What
is a sentence?
A group of words
that gives complete and a clear meaning, typically containing a subject
and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or
a command.
e.g.
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She is driving a car.
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They asked a question.
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Wow! What a nice
place.
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Do it again.
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Have you called Mr.
Johnson?
There are four types of sentence:
(1) Declarative Sentence
A
declarative sentence describes a fact or a statement and ends with a period (full stop). For example:
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He has joined our team recently. ( a statement )
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I am writing a research paper these days.
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She invited us on her engagement party.
Remember: Affirmative /Assertive/ Stative/ simple and positive sentences
also called Declarative sentences
(2) Imperative Sentence:
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Imperative sentences express a direct command, warning,
instruction, or request.
·
Imperative sentences do not always explicitly state a subject
because the subject (“you”) is implied.
·
“Stop!” is one of the most common examples of an imperative
sentence.
Imperative sentences are how you communicate
the things you need others around you to do.
e.g.
follow the instructions.
Help them.
Go back to the shop.
Shoot the birds.
Take care.
Bring me a glass of water.
(3) Interrogative Sentence
An
interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark. (question
tag) For example:
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Who is to blame?
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Have you taken Coffee?
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Is she late?
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Did he ask for me ?
(4) Exclamatory Sentence
An
exclamatory sentence expresses sudden feelings (excitement or emotion) It ends
with an exclamation mark. For example:
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Wow! What a nice shot.
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Alas! He is ruined.
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Ouch! I cut myself.
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oh I forgot!
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