How to Use "Sentence" with Example Sentences

sentence (n): a group of words that expresses a statement or question; the punishment given by a court of law

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Used with adjectives:

"Please keep your sentences short."
(short, brief)

"She is learning how to write long sentences."
(long, complete, whole)

"This is a great opening sentence."
(opening, beginning, starting)

"The maximum sentence for this crime is two years."
(maximum, minimum, average)

"Jesse was given a long sentence by the judge."
(long, short, heavy, light)

"I felt he was given a harsh sentence."
(harsh, heavy, severe, fair)

"John will face a death sentence."
(death, life)

Used with verbs:

"Begin your sentences with a capital letter."
(begin, start)

"Finish your sentences with a period."
(finish, end)

"Will you read the next sentence?"
(read, write)

"Does the sentence contain a subject?"
(contain, have)

"Jane received a long prison sentence."
(received, got, avoided, faced)

"Mark will serve a short sentence for his crime."
(serve)

"The judge reduced his sentence."
(reduced, overturned, upheld)

Used with prepositions:

"He will serve a one year sentence for burglary."
(for)

sentence (v): to officially state in court the punishment of the crime

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Used with adverbs:

"I hereby sentence you to life in prison for premeditated murder."
(hereby)

Used with verbs:

"She was sentenced for identity theft."
(for)

"He was sentenced to ten years for armed robbery."
(to)