Kinds of Sentence
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What is a Sentence:
A grouping of the word that describes an entire idea or thinking is called a sentence.
Examples:
- Ronnie swims in the pool.
- Anderson speaks English like a pro.
- The girl tried her best to win the prize but failed.
The above collection of words “Ronnie swims in the pool” describes a whole scenario, therefore, it is a sentence. A sentence should start with a capital letter & ends with a question mark or a full stop.
Kinds of sentences:
There are four kinds of sentences.
- Assertive/Declarative Sentence
A sentence which makes an announcement or statement is called a Declarative sentence. Declarative sentences end with a full stop.
Examples:
- They will tour the Old book stalls soon after the Spring Admissions.
- She will slap her son if he teased you this time.
- The Boxing champion trophy was called off due to the political tension in the country.
- Interrogative Sentence
A sentence that demands, ask questions and ends with question marks is called interrogative sentences.
Examples:
Why is she not responding to his messages?
Does he use that old laptop?
Will she make her debut to the leading film industry of the country this season?
- Imperative Sentence
A sentence that describes a demand, Order, domination or suggestion is called an imperative sentence.
Examples:
- keep all the protesters away from my office. (An order)
- Please pay my electric gas bill this time. (A demand)
- You can buy that red car instead of this one. (A suggestion)
- Exclamatory Sentence
A sentence that describes well-built thoughts or feelings is known an exclamatory sentence. Such sentences describe revelation, happiness, distress, admiration, irritation, annoyance, etc. The exclamatory clauses (sentences) ends with an exclamation mark (!).
Examples:
- How you made it possible!
- This is unbelievable!
- Hurrah! She passed the tough English grammar paper!
- This is not cute!
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