Keep the rules distinct
• Rule 1: Every sentence is a compound expression, but not every compound expression is a complete sentence.
• Rule 2: A complete sentence attributes something to something else.
• Rule 3: Simply joining two words does not necessarily produce a complete meaning.
• Rule 4: Sentence completeness is recognized from context and intended meaning.
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The Sentence and Complete Meaning: Rules and Distinctions
Level 3: The Sentence and Complete Meaning
Keep the rules distinct
• Rule 1: Every sentence is a compound expression, but not every compound expression is a complete sentence.
• Rule 2: A complete sentence attributes something to something else.
• Rule 3: Simply joining two words does not necessarily produce a complete meaning.
• Rule 4: Sentence completeness is recognized from context and intended meaning.