How many words are in a sentence?
How many words are in a sentence?
How many words should we have in a sentence? A common plain English guideline says an average of 15–20 words (Cutts, 2009; Plain English Campaign, 2015; Plain Language Association InterNational, 2015). Such sentences are clearer, less intimidating, and easier to scan (Cutts, 2009; Vincent, 2014).
Can a sentence have 3 words?
A complete sentence has three components: Some sentences can be very short, with only two or three words expressing a complete thought, like this: They waited. We can understand the idea completely with just those two words, so again, it’s independent—an independent clause.
Can 4 words be a sentence?
Originally Answered: Can you write a sentence or story using only four-letter words? Yes.
Can a sentence be 80 words?
They range from 50 to nearly 80 words long. Once we’ve read them out (which often leaves participants gasping for breath), I ask everyone to have a go at rewriting them. Sometimes, this takes a long time as people first have to unravel what the offending sentences are actually trying to say.
How long is a sentence too long?
When is a sentence too long? It is difficult to come up with a magic number or formula for determining when a sentence is too long. A 12-word sentence that minces words can be too long, while a crystal clear, beautifully-composed 22-word sentence is sometimes just perfect. In general, though, never go beyond 30 words.
Is it a full sentence?
To be a complete sentence it must: Start with a capital letter and end with either a period, exclamation point, or a question mark. Express a complete thought. Contain both a subject and a verb.
What is a 50 word sentence?
50 Word Sentence. A 50-word sentence is used to get you to summarize a topic we are discussing clearly and correctly. I know a 50-word sentence is a run-on sentence and would make English teachers cringe.
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