Thursday, October 13, 2011

What is a sentence?

What is a sentence?

 

Definition
  A sentence is a grammatical unit that is composed of one or more clauses.
Discussion
  The meaning of the term sentence may be expanded to include elliptical material and nonproductive items.
 
Examples:
  • After lunch. (in reply to When do you start?)
  • Yes.
  • Hello.
Example (English)
 
  • I am reading a book.

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