Monday, May 9, 2016

sentence types



Sentences

What Is a Sentence?

A sentence is a group of words which expresses a complete meaning.
Components of sentence
A sentence must contain a subject and a verb.

Types of Sentences

There are four types of sentences.
1.      A declarative sentence.
A declarative sentence is a sentence which makes a statement or states a fact. It is usually ends with a period / full stop. For example:
o   The meeting begins in two hours.
o   July 4th is Independence Day.
o   You’re a good man, Charlie Brown.
o   Green is my favorite color.
o   Hawaii is a tropical climate.

2.      An imperative sentence.
An imperative sentence is a sentence which issues a command or a polite request. It ends with an exclamation mark or a period / full stop. For example:
o   Halt!
o   Yield.
o   Watch for oncoming traffic.
o   Respond immediately.
o   Please lower your voice.
o   Meet me at the town square.
o   Drop what you’re doing and come celebrate with us!

  1. An interrogative sentence.
An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence which asks a question. It ends with a question mark. For example:
o   Is it snowing?
o   Have you had breakfast?
o   Do you want Coke or Pepsi?

  1. An exclamatory sentence.
An exclamatory sentence is a type of sentence which expresses strong emotion. It ends with an exclamation mark. For example:  
  • The river is rising!
  • I can’t wait for the party!
  • I don’t know what I’ll do if I don’t pass this test!
  • Oh, my goodness, I won!
  • This is the best day of my life!
  • Please don’t go!
  •  The Four Sentence Structures!

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