Sentence & Types

A group of words that expresses a complete idea or thought is called a sentence.

E.g. He bought a book.

A sentence begins with capital letter and ends with a period, question mark or exclamation mark.

Assertive or Declarative Sentence
A sentence that makes a statement or assertion is called an assertive or declarative sentence. Assertive sentence ends with a period.

E.g.He goes to school

He doesn’t like to play chess.

They are singing a song.

Interrogative Sentence
A sentence that asks a question is called an interrogative sentence. Interrogative sentences begin with the question word and end with question mark. There are two types of questions (i) Auxiliary questions (yes or no questions (ii) Wh - questions.

E.g. Where are you going?

Do you use your laptop?

Imperative Sentence
A sentence that expresses a request, command or advice is called an imperative sentence.

E.g. Open the door. (an order)

Please help me. (a request)

Exclamatory Sentence
A sentence that expresses strong feelings or emotions is called an exclamatory sentence. These sentences express surprise, joy, sorrow, appreciation, love excitement, frustration, anger etc. An exclamatory sentence ends with exclamation mark.

Examples

What a beautiful flower it is!

How nicely she is singing!

That is fantastic!

Hurrah! We won the match!

Activity: Identify and state the type of sentence for each of the following sentences.


 * 1) This product is nice
 * 2) We are going to a picnic
 * 3) Are you joining us for dinner
 * 4) Don’t waste your time here
 * 5) Bring me some water please
 * 6) How did you reach Bangalore
 * 7) Has Sri gone home
 * 8) What an amazing painting this is
 * 9) Switch off your mobiles
 * 10) Karnataka has many beautiful places