Sentences

In this lesson, you can learn about “What is Sentences as well as types of Sentences with fascinating examples. This will help you to enhance your basic grammatical knowledge. So understand grammar in a simpler way…….

 

What is a sentence? The most basic definition is….

DefinitionA group of words which makes a complete sense is called a sentence.

Examples –

Jack is playing football.

Rita is writing a letter.

He opened the gate.

She drank water.

What is a sentence

Types of Sentences

What is a sentence

Types of Sentences

  1. Declarative / Assertive– In this type of sentence which makes a statement or assertion. It is the most common type of sentence in English language.

Examples –

New Delhi is capital of India.

The sun rises in the east.

Dogs are cute.

He is eight years old.

2. Interrogative– In this type of sentence that is used to ask a question.

Examples-

What is your name?

Where do you live?

Is it cold outside?

Did you like it?

NOTE– It ends with question mark ( ? )

What is a sentence
What is a sentence

3. Imperative – In this type of sentence that expresses a command, request, order, etc

Examples –

Please be quit in library.

Close the door.

Take a step and don’t move.

Please open the door quickly.

4. Exclamatory– It is a sentence that expresses strong feelings.

Examples –

She’s such a kind soul!

What a happy ending!

Alas! She is no more!

Hurrah! We have won!

What is a sentence
What is a sentence

->Note – It ends with exclamatory mark ( ! )

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