The TextObjects plugin provides actions to select text. Currently it supports selecting words, sentences, paragraphs, code blocks, quotes, and comments.

To start using the plugin, bind a shortcut to the "Start TextObjects input handler". Then, to select a text object:

Shortcut Key Text Object
wWord
sSentence
pParagraph
{ or ( or [or ] or } or ) Block - (entered character determines the type of block to select)
" or ' or ` Quote - (entered character determines the quote block to select)
cComment