homework- How many words are in a sentence?

Answer 1

At least two..there MUST be a subject and a verb in order for it to be a complete thought, or what we call a "sentence." If this isn't the answer you're looking for, you might want to be more specific, as I have no idea what you're really talking about. Hope this helps, though! ;-)

PS - "Yes," is actually not a complete sentence. It is a response to a question usually, but is actually not correct English. There is a lack of a subject and verb.

Answer 2

There is no minimum number of words in a sentence. Normally we would say that you need both a subject and a very to have a sentence, but there is the exception of where the subject is understood, as in commands. Therefore, "Go!" is a sentence.

There is no maximum number of words in a sentence, but when a sentence extends beyond fifteen words, the chances that a writer, who does not thoroughly understand English grammar and syntax, will make an error such as a comma splice or a run-on sentence increases.

To understand if you have written on of those types of errors, you must first be able to identify dependent and independent clauses, also called subordinate and insubordinate clauses.
You also need to be able to classify sentences into the major types simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex based on the number and kind of clauses they are made of.

The number of words not not matter when determining whether a group of words is a sentence. What is essential is that it must contain at least one independent clause - a group of words with a subject and a verb which expresses a complete thought.

If you would like examples of the terms used, please ask.

Answer 3

The number of words in a sentence can be a word or more...
For example:
Eat. - You is the subject and eat is the predicate. It's not directly stated but you can see it if you understand the sentence. The sentence is a command.

You can also have as many words you want in a sentence. Sometimes you can even make a paragraph by only using one sentence. Here's an example:
The boy was chased by the dog so he ran and run until he saw a meat that he throwed to the dog so that it will stop chasing him.

Answer 4

A sentence can contain an indefinite number of words. It depends on what you are trying to say, how you say it, and the complexity of the subject matter. There are some authors on record as having written sentences hundreds of words long and longer. Here's a website you might find interesting:

http://www.gavroche.org/vhugo/sentence.shtml

To find others, just google "longest sentence."

Answer 5

Actually a sentence can contain one word. Run. That is a sentence. The subject of you is implied. It is a command which is a complete sentence.

Answer 6

To make a complete sentence it must contain a verb and a subject. Example I took the garbage out to the dumpster. Yes is not a complete sentence. I hope this helps you.

Answer 7

As many as there are- like The dog ran down the street. Would have 6 words

Answer 8

A sentence can be one word. "Yes." is a complete sentence.

Answer 9

Twice as many as half the total.

Answer 10

as many as you need to make it make sense. read some books, like, harry potter, then you'll get some better ideas.