The Sweet Book of Writing

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SENTENCES Sentence – a set of words that contains a subject and a predicate and conveys a statement, command, question, or an exclamation.

Sentence Parts Subject – what/who the sentence is about My aunt was mixing the dough with her hands. Predicate – what the subject does My aunt was mixing the dough with her hands.

Sentence Types Declarative – a sentence that makes a statement (ends with a period mark) Learning how to make a good base allows the cake to be sturdy. Imperative – a sentence that makes a command (ends with a period mark) They need to pipe buttercream better. Interrogative – a sentence that asks a question (ends with a question mark) What ingredients are used in a creme brulee? Exclamatory – a sentence that expresses great emotion, passion, excitement (ends with an exclamation mark) The whipped cream looked so good! 22


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