Sentence
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
A sentence must contain a subject and a verb
(although the subject may be implied).
Examples:
 Dawn saw a
ghost. (Dawn - subject / saw - verb)
I ran.
(I
- subject / ran - verb)
Whilst
most of the costs are clear, this department is not in a position to pay the
invoice until clarification has been received regarding all costs.
(department - subject / is - verb)
For imperative sentences (i.e.,
orders) and
interrogative sentences (i.e., questions), the subjects may
be implied.
Examples:
Run!
Why?
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The shortest sentence in English: "Go."
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Glossary of grammatical terms
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