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Sentences grammar A sentence is a group of words which expresses a complete thought. These words make sense by themselves. A written sentence starts with a capital letter and ends in a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark. There are four types of sentences: Type of sentence What it does Example statement This supplies information and ends with a full stop. Lucy is going to the park. question This asks for information and ends with a question mark. What are you having for lunch? command This gives an order or instruction and can end with an exclamation mark. Sit down, please. Don’t touch that heater! exclamation These express sudden strong feelings such as anger, surprise or alarm and usually end with an exclamation mark. How amazing! I’m shocked! Sentences also have the following structure: Sentence structure Description Example simple sentence This has one verb and one idea – also called an independent clause because it makes sense on its own. Lucy is going to the park. compound sentence This has two or more verbs. It is made up of two simple sentences joined by a conjunction or joining word. Lucy is going to the park and she will be taking the dog for a walk. complex sentence This has at least one simple sentence and at least one dependent clause. Lucy is going to the park that is near the expressway. Note: A dependent clause has a verb but is an incomplete idea, eg when I was sick. For more homework help, tips and info sheets go to www.schoolatoz.com.au © Owned by State of NSW through the Department of Education and Communities 2011. This work may be freely reproduced and distributed for non-commercial educational purposes only. Permission must be received from the department for all other uses. 1/1