Word: Sentence
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A group of words that expresses a complete thought or idea.
Synonyms: Statement, clause
Antonyms: Fragment, incomplete thought
Example 1: A complete sentence needs at least a subject and a verb to convey a clear message.
Example 2: In English, a sentence can vary in length but should still express a complete thought.
Example 3: She read the sentence aloud, making sure everyone understood its meaning.
Did you know that the longest sentence in English literature is found in James Joyces "Ulysses"? It is over 4,000 words long!
"The sentence, 'I am writing a novel,' contains all the elements of a story." Chuck Palahniuk
1. What does "sentence" mean?
a) A single word
b) A group of words expressing a complete thought
c) A type of poem
d) A character in a story
Answer: b) A group of words expressing a complete thought
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sentence"?
a) Paragraph
b) Statement
c) Letter
d) Word
Answer: b) Statement
3. Which of the following is the opposite of a complete sentence?
a) Clause
b) Fragment
c) Phrase
d) Statement
Answer: b) Fragment
4. Which sentence is properly structured?
a) My cat jumps.
b) Running quickly the.
c) Colour the sky blue.
d) Happy very is she.
Answer: a) My cat jumps.
5. Which idiom relates to the concept of a "sentence"?
a) To make a statement
b) A piece of cake
c) The apple doesn't fall far from the tree
d) Break a leg
Answer: a) To make a statement
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