Introduction to Sentence and kinds of sentence with Examples

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:

1. Ronnie swims in the pool.
2. Anderson speaks English like a pro.
3. 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:

1. They will tour the Old book stalls soon after the Spring Admissions.
2. She will slap her son if he teased you this time.
3. 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:

1. keep all the protesters away from my office.  (An order)
2. Please pay my electric gas bill this time.  (A demand)
3. 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:

1. How you made it possible!
2. This is unbelievable!
3. Hurrah! She passed the tough English grammar paper!
4. This is not cute!