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Functions of English Sentences Explained

The document discusses the four types of sentences in English based on their structural classification and function: declarative sentences express statements of fact, interrogative sentences ask questions, exclamatory sentences express strong emotions, and imperative sentences give commands or instructions. Examples of each type of sentence are provided. Activities at the end instruct the reader to construct examples of each sentence type and identify the function of given sentences.

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Functions of English Sentences Explained

The document discusses the four types of sentences in English based on their structural classification and function: declarative sentences express statements of fact, interrogative sentences ask questions, exclamatory sentences express strong emotions, and imperative sentences give commands or instructions. Examples of each type of sentence are provided. Activities at the end instruct the reader to construct examples of each sentence type and identify the function of given sentences.

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LESSON OBJECTIVES:

1. Determine the functions of the given sentences.


2. Construct 2 sentences of each function/purpose.
Functional Classification of the English Sentences

There are five (5) types sentences based on structural


classification. These are:

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

Let us look at each of these types…

A. Declarative Sentence

Declarative Sentences to express an idea or give information.


Some examples of the declarative sentence include:

 The man has just gone out.


 The class over there is making a noise.
 She is an accomplished writer.
 The food got burnt.
 We ate samosa for lunch.
 Let us move over to the field.
 The sun is the centre of the Solar System.
 I hope we can get home before nightfall.
 How I wish she was here.
 The American astronauts are in space.
 The governor has paid the salaries of workers.

B. Interrogative Sentence

An interrogative sentence is a sentence that seeks to elicit


information. When you need to ask a question, the interrogative
sentence comes handy. Before we give examples of an
interrogative sentence, it is essential, at this point, to let you know
that there are various types of questions in English. We have the
following questions which are all forms of interrogation and,
therefore, fall under the category of interrogative questions:

Polar or Yes/No Question

This type of question requires yes or no for an answer e.g.

 Are those girls reading their books?


 Is the programme ending today?
 Was the course difficult?
 Were they around this morning?
 Will you come with me?

C. Exclamatory Sentence

This type of sentence expresses an emotional feeling and it is


usually ended with an exclamatory mark. For example:

 What a wonderful event this is!


 How lovely she looks!
 What kind of a person he has turned to!
 What a strange sight they saw!
 How skilfully he dribbles the ball!
 What a mess they are in!

D. Imperative Sentence

An imperative sentence is one that makes or expresses a


command, gives an order or gives an instruction. Depending on the
tone of the voice, a command sentence can also be a request
sentence. Note that we use ‘may’ and ‘could’ to make polite
requests in English. Examples of the interrogative sentence
include:
 Stop the work immediately!
 Work on these exercises!
 Come at once!
 Do these exercises
 Answer four questions!
 Get out of here now!
 State your mission clearly!

Activities:
A. Directions: Construct five (5) sentences of each function.

Imperative
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Declarative
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Exclamatory
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Imperative
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

B. Directions: Identify the function of the following sentences. Use


the box below for your answer.

1. Get out of here now!

2. State your mission clearly!

3. Was the course difficult?

4. Let us move over to the field.

5. What a mess they are in!

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