✅ What is a Sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that:
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Makes complete sense.
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Has a subject and a verb.
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Starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop (.), question mark (?) or exclamation mark (!).
Example:
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She is reading a book.
✅ Types of Sentences:
There are 4 main types of sentences based on function (purpose):
1. Declarative Sentence (Statement)
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Makes a statement or tells something.
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Ends with a full stop (.)
Example:
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I am learning English.
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The sun rises in the east.
2. Interrogative Sentence (Question)
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Asks a question.
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Ends with a question mark (?)
Example:
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What is your name?
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Are you coming today?
3. Imperative Sentence (Command or Request)
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Gives a command, advice, or makes a request.
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May end with a full stop or an exclamation mark (!).
Example:
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Please close the door. (request)
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Sit down. (command)
4. Exclamatory Sentence (Strong Feeling)
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Expresses strong emotion or feeling.
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Ends with an exclamation mark (!).
Example:
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What a beautiful day!
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Wow! That’s amazing!
✅ Summary Table:
| Type of Sentence | Purpose | Example | Punctuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Declarative | Statement | I love my country. | . |
| Interrogative | Question | Do you like tea? | ? |
| Imperative | Command/Request/Advice | Please help me. | . or ! |
| Exclamatory | Strong emotion/feeling | How lovely this place is! | ! |