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# Grammar words: letter, word, sentence

Use basic grammatical terminology when discussing reading and writing: letter, capital letter, word, singular, plural, sentence, punctuation, full stop, question mark, exclamation mark

Subject: English · Area: Grammar & Punctuation · Ages 5 to 6
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/grammar-words-letter-word-sentence-mt_TfOiog-ALs

## Ready when they can

- Name punctuation marks correctly when pointed out in text
- Use terms like 'capital letter' and 'full stop' when editing writing
- Explain what a 'sentence' is using the correct term

## Lesson: Words for words: letter, word, sentence

Reading and writing have special words too. They help you talk about your writing with a grown-up. Letters make words, and words make sentences.

*(drawing: Three letters together spell the word cat: c, a, t.)*

A sentence is a group of words. It tells a whole idea, like 'The cat sat.'

Words can mean one or more than one. 'Pig' means just one pig. That is called singular. 'Pigs' means more than one. That is called plural. The little s on the end often does the job.

**Example.** Look at this sentence: 'The cat sat.' It has three words: The, cat, sat. It starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

**Tip.** Punctuation marks have names too. A full stop (.) ends a telling sentence. A question mark (?) ends an asking sentence. An exclamation mark (!) ends a shouting sentence.

**Recap.** Letters build words, words build sentences that punctuation marks help you read.

## Practice

24 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Building sentences](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/building-sentences-mt_N8CpN1EJrP)
- [Starting and ending sentences](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/starting-and-ending-sentences-mt_QEr24lqzvH)

## Opens up

- [Writing Systems: Sound, Syllable and Symbol](https://lightmysky.com/learn/languages/writing-systems-sound-syllable-and-symbol-mt_kUaS9WiVY0)
- [Grammar Terms: Nouns, Verbs and Tense](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/grammar-terms-nouns-verbs-and-tense-mt_qzwQAOfurw)