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How to write a good sentence

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A sentence is a group of words that means something. The secret behind writing a good sentence is to make sure that it is grammatically correct, that the words are in the right order and that what you want to say is clear and precise.

Sentences are used to give facts, ask questions, make exclamations, give orders and describe things. Each sentence should contain one main idea - nothing more.

Of course, all sentences must begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark.

A Fact Sentence

The flight from London to Hong Kong takes 11 hours.

A Question Sentence

What are you doing tonight?

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