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mthomas
#47861 Tue, 28 Sep 04 10:34 PM
Hi,
In regards to complete sentences, are the following considered complete (they are in a list format):
1-To identify, classify, categorize, and place students in the appropriate program of instruction;
2-Create a situation in which each high schools’ ethnic make-up more closely reflecteds that of the overall district.
3-A description and list of the types of assessment currently used by the district by function and grade level.
I only ask because I vaguely remember the grammatical situation in which a verb precedes the subject but is still considered a complete sentence. Could someone please explain the rule.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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Mister Micawber
#47893 Wed, 29 Sep 04 01:39 AM
(1) Is not a complete sentence-- there is no finite verb, only a series of infinitives.
(2) Is a complete sentence; it is in imperative mood, hence we have the verb, 'create' but no stated subject, which is only implied, 'you'.
(3) Is not a complete sentence-- again, no finite verb, only a participle, 'used'
Generally, word order is subject-verb except in questions.
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