Imagine words are like toys. A sentence is like putting those toys together in a special way to tell a complete story or share a whole idea!
What is a Sentence?
Think of a sentence as a set of words which makes up a complete thought. This means the group of words makes perfect sense all by itself. It's not just a few words jumbled up; it's a little package of meaning.
- Not a sentence: "Goes fast" (Who goes fast?)
- Not a sentence: "Blue car" (What about the blue car?)
- Yes, a sentence: "The blue car goes fast." (Ah, now we know! It's a complete idea.)
Sentences use words following simple rules so everyone can understand what you're trying to say, ask, shout, or tell them to do.
Sentence Rules: Starting & Ending
Sentences are polite and tidy! They always follow special rules:
- They start with a capital letter. This is like putting a big flag at the beginning so you know where the sentence starts.
- Example: The cat sat on the mat.
- They end with a special mark. This mark tells you the sentence is finished.
Here are the special ending marks sentences use:
| Ending Mark | Name | What it does | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| . | Full Stop (or Period) | Tells you something (a statement) | The sun is yellow. |
| ? | Question Mark | Asks a question | Are you coming? |
| ! | Exclamation Mark | Shows excitement or strong feeling (an exclamation) | Wow, that's amazing! |
What Sentences Can Do
Sentences are super useful! They can:
- Tell you something (Statement): My favourite colour is blue.
- Ask you something (Question): What is your name?
- Show excitement or strong feeling (Exclamation): We won the game!
- Tell you to do something (Command): Please close the door.
So, next time you put a group of words together that tells a whole idea, starts with a capital letter, and ends with a ., ?, or !, you've made a sentence!
