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SENTENCE
A sentence is the largest unit of any language. In English, it begins with
a capital letter and ends with a full-stop, or a question mark, or
an exclamation mark.
The sentence is generally defined as a word or a group of words that
expresses a thorough idea by giving a statement/order, or asking a
question, or exclaiming.
Example:
He is a good boy (statement), Is he a good boy? (question), What a nice
weather! (exclaiming).
Ideally, a sentence requires at least one subject and one verb.
Sometimes the subject of a sentence can be hidden, but the verb must
be visible and present in the sentence. Verb is called the heart of a
sentence.
Example:
Do it. (In this sentence, a subject „you‟ is hidden but verb „do‟ is
visible)
“[A sentence is] a group of words, usually containing a verb,
that expresses a thought in the form of
a statement, question, instruction, or exclamation and starts with
a capital letter when written.”
sentences are of mainly Five types:
Declarative sentence/Assertuve Setence:
An assertive sentence (declarative sentence) simply expresses an
opinion/feeling, or makes a statement, or describes things. In other
words, it declares something. This type of sentence ends with a period
(i.e., a full-stop).
Examples:
o I want to be a good cricketer. (a statement)
o I am very happy today. (a feeling)
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o Alex is a good baseball player.
o He plays for the Rockers club.
o He always gives his best effort in the team.
o He is a good leader.
o I like him for his intensity.
o He plays with passion.
o Alex feels awkward when someone gives a compliment to him.
o He is a humble man.
o He is popular among his friends but he feels awkward with
strangers.
o He has many fans in his locality.
o His father was a lawyer.
o When he was young, his father died.
o He is a real fighter.
o He fought against all the odds of life and became successful.
o His fans love him.
o His mother raised him to be a gentleman.
o He is always humble and patient with his fans.
Interrogative sentence:
An interrogative sentence asks a question. Interrogative sentences must
end with a note of interrogation (i.e., question mark)
Examples:
o When are you going to submit your assignment?
o Do you know him?
o Do you want to go there?
o Did you see her?
o Have you watched the movie?
o How often do you go there?
o Have you been there before?
o Can you help me get rid of this dog?
o Can I borrow your grammar book for a day?
o Could you please help me with these bags?
o Do you know who she is?
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o Did you make a plan?
o How did you make that water-mark?
o How often you go to a bar?
o How many times do you smoke?
o Does he know that I am here?
o Does she love you as the way you do?
o Does he care about us?
o Why did he leave us then?
o Who is that man seating in the corner?
o How on earth did you think about me in that way?
o Will you please open the door for me?
o Would you like a beer?
o Can‟t we be friends again?
o Why haven‟t you completed your homework?
o Don‟t you know who she is?
Imperative sentence:
We use an imperative sentence to make a request or to give a
command. Imperative sentences usually end with a period (i.e., a full
stop), but under certain circumstances, it can end with a note of
exclamation (i.e., exclamation mark).
Examples:
o Please sit down.
o I need you to sit down now!
o Bring me a glass of water.
o Don‟t ever touch my phone.
o Give me a pen and a pencil.
o Play with intensity and courage.
o Remember me when we are parted.
o Never forget the person who loves you.
o Take a step and don‟t move.
o Don‟t be excited about everything without reason.
o Don‟t rush or you will fall.
o Read a lot to improve your writing skill.
o Write whenever you get a chance.
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o Don‟t stay out at night.
o Please open the door quickly.
o Have a cup of cappuccino.
o You wash your hand first and then eat.
o Kindly bring the book to me.
o Please forgive my meticulousness but you have spelled it wrong.
o Don‟t ever call me a loser.
o Watch your step before taking it.
o Please grant me a loan.
Exclamatory sentence.
An exclamatory sentence expresses overflow of emotions. These
emotions can be of happiness, wonder, sorrow, anger, etc.
Examples:
o What a day it was!
o I cannot believe he would do that!
Examples of Optative Sentence:
o May the king of Westeros live long!
o Long live the king of Westeros.
o May you two live long enough to see your grandchildren!
o May God bless us all.
o May you become successful enough to buy love!
o May the almighty help in this tragedy!
o Wish you a very successful married life.
o Wish you a happy journey together.
o May your team win the match!
Definition of Optative Sentence:
The sentence which expresses a prayer, keen wish, curse etc. is called
an optative sentence. This kind of sentence generally starts with „may‟
and „wish‟. Sometimes, „may‟ remains hidden.
Examples of Optative Sentence:
o May the king of Westeros live long!
o Long live the king of Westeros.
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o May you two live long enough to see your grandchildren!
o May God bless us all.
o May you become successful enough to buy love!
o May the almighty help in this tragedy!
o Wish you a very successful married life.
o Wish you a happy journey together.
o May your team win the match!
Definition of Exclamatory Sentence:
The sentence which expresses a sudden and intense excitement,
disgust, admiration, shock, or sorrow, etc. is called an exclamatory
sentence. This kind of sentence must have a note of exclamation (!) at
the end or in the middle of the sentence.
Example of Exclamatory Sentence:
o Hey! Don‟t touch my phone.
o Alas! I could not be at her funeral.
o Hush! Your father is sleeping.
o What a boring day!
o How disgusting it becomes when he opens his mouth!
o What a nice car you have!
o What a plunge!
o How gorgeous the dress is!
o Hurrah! We are going to Miami.
o How blessed I am to see such a sight!
o What beautiful country it is!
o How fluently the lady talks in French!
o What a pity! You can‟t join us.
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