Sentences

What is a sentence? A sentence is a group of words that tells a complete idea. It begins with a capital letter. Many sentences end with a period (.). Pam has a cat. a cat.

The cat is on a mat. This is a sentence. on a mat This is not a sentence.

I have a cat. The cat is fat. Are you at that van? Pass that jam back.

A sentence is a group of words that tell a whole idea. Remember that a sentence starts with a capital letter. A sentence ends with punctuation (like a period or question mark). Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea Let’s Play Find the Mistake! We will circle the reason that the sentence at the top of the page is incorrect.

Sam is. Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea

Sam is a cat Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea

dot is a dog. Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea

The big yellow cat. Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea

Sat on my lap. Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea

my cat is little. Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea

Jack is a little boy Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea

Now it’s your turn to make a sentence. Remember the three parts to making a good sentence.