Information Object

Sentence

Definition

A grammatically self-contained unit that is usually smaller than a paragraph and larger than a single word.

Markup

Tagging of individual sentences would normally be done by a production tool (if at all), rather than by hand.

Syntax

<sent>…</sent>

Example

<p><sent>The disturbance which took place at Boston at the commencement of the revolutionary war, was at first considered only a riot; but it shortly began to assume a more formidable aspect.</sent> <sent>The insurgents were soon embodied throughout all the Colonies, and the insurrection became general.</sent> <sent>Between them and the loyal party no neutrality was allowed.</sent></p>