The Four Kinds of Sentences Subjects and Predicates A PowerPoint Presentation Created by: Mrs. Wleczyk

The Four Kinds of Sentences Declarative Imperative Exclamatory Interrogative

Let’s start with the Declarative Sentence. A declarative sentence tells something. It ends with a period. . John and Stephanie whisper about the surprise party for Tyra. This sentence TELLS about John and Stephanie. It ends in a period.

Let’s start with the Declarative Sentence. A declarative sentence tells something. It ends with a period. How clever of James to come up with such a unique rescue plan. This sentence TELLS someone’s opinion about James’ rescue plan. Again, it ends in a period.

Now let’s talk about the Interrogative Sentence. An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question mark. ? Would you like some cookies? Notice how it ends with a question mark. This sentence ASKS if you want cookies.

The Imperative Sentence. An imperative sentence gives an order. It ends with a period OR an exclamation point. . or ! Go walk the dog. Notice how it ends with a period. This sentence TELLS you to do something.

The Imperative Sentence. An imperative sentence gives an order. It ends with a period OR an exclamation point. Get out there and walk the dog! Again, this sentence TELLS you to do something. Notice how it ends with an exclamation point. This tells us the speaker REALLY wants the dog walked!

And last, but not least, the Exclamatory Sentence. An exclamatory sentence expresses strong feelings. It ends with an exclamation point. ! My birthday party is tomorrow! This sentence SHOWS you how excited the speaker is . It does this by ending the sentence with an exclamation point.

And last, but not least, the Exclamatory Sentence. An exclamatory sentence expresses strong feelings. It ends with an exclamation point. Mom! Trevor’s chasing Amy with water balloons! The sentence’s punctuation tells you how to read the sentence .

And last, but not least, the Exclamatory Sentence. An exclamatory sentence expresses strong feelings. It ends with an exclamation point. Get out there and walk the dog! Coming back to this sentence, we notice that it is an imperative sentence that expresses strong feelings . It does this by ending the sentence with an exclamation point. This sentence is BOTH imperative and exclamatory!

Now it’s your turn! Remember the four kinds of sentences and don’t forget that imperative sentences can end two ways!

Subject & Predicate

Simple Subject and Simple Predicate Every subject is built around one noun or pronoun (or more). The key noun or pronoun that tells what the sentence is about is the simple subject.

Simple Subject A piece of chocolate candy would taste great. The main word in the subject is the noun ``piece,'' with the other words of the subject -- ``a'' and ``of chocolate candy'' – tell about the noun. ``piece'' is the simple subject.

Can you find the simple subject in each sentence below? My little brother broke his finger. My little brother broke his finger. 2. His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 2. His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 3. The anxious soldiers flew home today. 3. The anxious soldiers flew home today. 4. Our babysitter arrived late. 4. Our babysitter arrived late.

Simple Predicate A simple predicate is always the verb or verb phrase that expresses the essential thought about the subject.

A piece of chocolate candy would taste great. Simple Predicate A piece of chocolate candy would taste great. A piece of chocolate candy would taste great. The simple predicate is ``would taste'' -- in other words, the verb of the sentence.

Can you find the simple predicate in each sentence below? My little brother broke his finger. My little brother broke his finger. 2. His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 2. His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 3. The anxious soldiers flew home today. 3. The anxious soldiers flew home today. 4. Our babysitter arrived late. 4. Our babysitter arrived late.

Every complete sentence contains two complete parts: a complete subject and a complete predicate The complete subject is what (or whom) the sentence is about, while the complete predicate tells something about the subject.

Complete Subject Complete Predicate Includes the simple subject and any words that modify it. Complete Predicate Includes the simple predicate and any words that modify it or complete it.

Judy and her dog run on the beach every morning.

Judy and her dog run on the beach every morning. First find the verb and then make a question by placing “who” or “what?” before it. By finding the verb you can then identify the complete subject and the complete predicate easier.

Judy and her dog run on the beach every morning. First find the verb and then make a question by placing “who” or “what?” before it. Ask ourselves: Who or What ran? The answer is the subject: Judy and her dog

Judy and her dog run on the beach every morning. Now that we know what the verb of the sentence is, we can easily identify the complete predicate of the sentence Ask ourselves: What does Judy and her dog do? The answer is the complete predicate: run on the beach every morning

Let’s try some together!!

Can you find the complete subject in each sentence below? My little brother broke his finger. My little brother broke his finger. 2. His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 2. His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 3. The anxious soldiers flew home today. 3. The anxious soldiers flew home today. 4. Our babysitter arrived late. 4. Our babysitter arrived late.

Can you find the complete predicate in each sentence below? My little brother broke his finger. My little brother broke his finger. 2. His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 2. His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 3. The anxious soldiers flew home today. 3. The anxious soldiers flew home today. 4. Our babysitter arrived late. 4. Our babysitter arrived late.

Compound Subject A sentence may have a compound subject -- a simple subject made up of more than one noun or pronoun.

Can you find the compound subjects? Team pennants, rock posters and family photographs covered the boy's bedroom walls. Team pennants, rock posters and family photographs covered the boy's bedroom walls.

Can you find the compound subjects? Her uncle and she walked slowly through the art gallery and admired the beautiful pictures exhibited there. Her uncle and she walked slowly through the art gallery and admired the beautiful pictures exhibited there.

Can you find the compound subject in each sentence below? 1. My little brother and my cousin broke their fingers. 1. My little brother and my cousin broke their fingers. 2. His Uncle Bob and Aunt Betty asked for directions. 2. His Uncle Bob and Aunt Betty asked for directions. 3. Those soldiers and the families had a happy reunion. 3. Those soldiers and the families had a happy reunion. 4. Our babysitter and her friend arrived late. 4. Our babysitter and her friend arrived late.

Compound Predicate A compound predicate, is more than one verb relating to the same subject.

Can you find the compound predicate? Mother mopped and scrubbed the kitchen floor. Mother mopped and scrubbed the kitchen floor.

Can you find the compound predicate in each sentence below? 1. My little brother bruised and broke his finger. 1. My little brother bruised and broke his finger. 2. His Uncle Bob looked and asked for directions. 2. His Uncle Bob looked and asked for directions. 3. Those soldiers screamed and waved when they landed. 3. Those soldiers screamed and waved when they landed. 4. Our babysitter overslept and arrived late. 4. Our babysitter overslept and arrived late.