a) she was lost and didn't know what to do.
The statement above contains three clauses, because it has three verbs (was, knew and do):
1st prayer-she was lost
2nd prayer - and I didn't know
3rd prayer - what to do.
b) she fell and got hurt again.
The above statement contains two clauses, because it has two verbs (she fell and got hurt):
1st prayer - Fell
2nd prayer - and got hurt again.
c) I need you to go to the store, change the dress, buy a card and deliver it to Maria's house.
The statement above contains five clauses, because it has five verbs (need, go, exchange, buy and deliver):
1st prayer - I need
2nd prayer - that you go to the store
3rd prayer - change the dress
4th prayer - buy a card
5th prayer - and delivered to Maria's house.
d) She is still sick and does not go to the hospital to be consulted!
The statement above contains three clauses, because it has three verbs (continues, goes and be):
1st prayer - She is still sick
2nd prayer - and don't go to the hospital
3rd prayer - to be consulted!
e) You have done a beautiful and thorough job.
The above statement contains a clause, because it has a verb (fes).
a) Phew!
It is a sentence because it does not contain a verb, it has a full meaning and a punctuated pause (in this case, the exclamation point). Sentences may or may not contain a verb.
b) It is likely that he will not come.
The statement above contains two clauses, because it has two verbs (is and comes):
1st sentence - It's likely (it's not a sentence, because it doesn't have a punctuated pause)
2nd prayer - let him not come. (It's not a sentence, because it doesn't have full meaning)
c) Maybe he will.
It's a phrase and it's also a prayer.
It's a sentence, mainly because it has full meaning and a punctuated pause (in this case, the full stop).
It is a prayer, because it has a verb (go).
d) May the angels protect you!
It's a phrase and it's also a prayer.
It's a sentence, mainly because it has full meaning and a punctuated pause (in this case, the exclamation point).
It is a prayer, because it has a verb (protect).
e) Is anyone there?
It's a phrase and it's also a prayer.
It's a sentence, mainly because it has full meaning and a punctuated pause (in this case, the question mark).
It is a prayer, because it has a verb (has).
a) The trip was fantastic!
Simple period, because the utterance has a verb (was).
b) I had done everything for him and yet he lied.
Compound period, because the utterance has more than one verb, in this case, a verbal phrase (had done) and a verb (lied).
c) he arrived exhausted, sat on the couch, turned on the television and fell asleep.
Compound period, because the utterance has more than one verb, in this case, it has four verbs (arrived, sat, turned and fell asleep).
d) You have to talk to him before it's too late.
Compound period, because the utterance has more than one verb, in this case, it has two verbs (speak and be).
e) I need your help.
Simple period, because the utterance has a verb (precise).
Nominal phrases (those that do not contain verbs):
b) Each one with their problems.
c) Quiet!
e) A beautiful view from the bedroom window.
Verbal sentences (those that contain verbs):
a) Have a great day!
d) Does it burn?
Transformation of nominal sentences into verbal sentences:
b) Each one with their problems. --> Each one has its problems.
c) Quiet! --> Be quiet!
e) A beautiful view from the bedroom window! --> It had a beautiful view from the bedroom window!
a) Have we arrived?
Interrogative sentence, because a question is being asked.
b) We have arrived.
Declarative phrase, because he's declaring our arrival.
c) Give up that path.
Imperative phrase, because you are ordering, or advising, someone to give up this path.
d) Good luck.
Optional phrase, because it is expressing the wish for someone to be lucky.
e) We've arrived!
Exclamatory phrase, because it is expressing our arrival in an expressive way, with emotion.
Right alternative: d) Already?
This is a sentence because it has full meaning and a punctuated pause (in this case, the question mark). Because it does not contain a verb, it is classified as a non-sentence.
“Use”, “Buy”, “Drink”, “Eat”, “Taste”!
The above statement contains five clauses, because it has five verbs (use, buy, drink, eat and taste):
1st prayer - Use.
2nd prayer - Buy.
3rd prayer - Drink.
4th prayer - Eat.
5th prayer - Prove.
What do they think we are?
The statement above contains two clauses, because it has two verbs (think and we are):
1st prayer - What they think.
2nd prayer - who we are.
The damned ones know we don't know yet.
The above statement contains two clauses, because it has two verbs (they know and we know):
1st prayer - The damned know.
2nd prayer - which we don't know yet.
The importance of the index finger is amazing!
The above statement contains a clause, because it has a verb (is).
A boss does this with his index finger… and three thousand workers take to the streets!
The statement above contains two clauses, because it has two verbs (do and go):
1st prayer - A boss does this with his index finger...
2nd prayer - and three thousand workers take to the streets!
YYYY...
It's not a prayer, because it doesn't contain a verb. This is a sentence, as sentences are not necessarily made up of verbs. In addition, sentences have full meaning and a punctuated pause (in this case, the exclamation point).
That must be the so much talked about unemployment indicator!
The utterance above contains two clauses, because the utterance has more than one verb, in this case, a verbal phrase (should be) and a verb (speech):
1st prayer - This must be the unemployment indicator
2nd prayer - so much is said!
The best thing in the world at the crazy boy's house was when he came home from school.
The above statement contains two clauses, because it has two verbs (was and returned):
1st prayer - The best thing in the world at the crazy boy's house was
2nd prayer - when he came home from school.
It is a compound period because it has more than one verb.
Briefcase and books always arrived first by flying in front.
The statement above contains two clauses, because it has two verbs (arriving and flying)
1st prayer - The folder and the books always arrived first
2nd prayer - flying ahead.
It is a compound period because it has more than one verb.
Then the boy came in with his wind and the house was windy, the rooms sang and everything was filled with sound and joy.
The statement above contains four clauses, because it has four verbs (entered, winded, sang and filled):
1st prayer - Then the boy entered with his foot of wind
2nd prayer - and the house was windy
3rd prayer - the rooms sang
4th prayer - and everything was filled with sound and joy.
It is a compound period because it has more than one verb.
And the cook would say: "The crazy one has arrived!"
The statement above contains two clauses, because it has two verbs (it said and arrived):
1st prayer - And the cook said:
2nd prayer - "The crazy one is here!"
It is a compound period because it has more than one verb.
