Types of Sentences in English

There are 4 types of Sentences in English Language. They are

1. Assertive Sentence or Declarative Sentence
2. Imperative Sentence
3. Interrogative Sentence
4. Exclamatory Sentence

1. Assertive Sentence

An assertive Sentence or Declarative Sentence is a sentence which makes a statement or expression or an opinion. If said in another words it simply makes a declaration. An Assertive sentence ends with a period.

Eg:

1. I want to be a photographer. (Makes a statement)
2. My Friend is a really good photographer. (Expresses an opinion)

2. Imperative Sentence

An Imperative Sentence gives a command or makes a wish.

Eg:

1. Please Come in.
2. Shut Up

3. Interogative Sentence

An interogative Sentence asks a question. This Types of question usually begins with who, what, where, when, why, how or do and ends with a question mark.

Eg:

1. When are you going to Bangalore?

Interogative Sentences can be classified into two. They are

Wh questions and Yes or No Questions

Wh Questions

Wh questions are the questions that begin with Wh… like What, Where, Who, When and Why.

Eg: Why are you late today?

Yes or No Questions

Yes or No questions are the questions whose answers are either a Yes or a No.

Eg: Did you bring Lunch Today?

4. Exclamatory Sentence

An Exclamatory Sentence is a sentence that expresses great emotions such as excitement, surprise, happiness and anger and this type of sentence ends with an exclamation point.

Eg: It is too dangerous to climb that mountain.

 

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