type of sentences

type of sentences

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The types of sentences which are varied in formation and giving various information about the sentence. They are,

  • Simple sentence
  • Compound sentence
  • Complex sentence

Example: I have pencils. (Simple)

                I have pencils and I have sketches. (Compound)

                I have pencils and sketches in my pouch. (Complex)


The types of sentences that express the expression and the modulation of the sentences. They are,

  • Declarative sentence
  • Imperative sentence
  • Exclamatory sentence
  • Interrogative sentence

Example: Close the door. (Declarative)

                 Please close the door. (Imperative)

                 The door was closed! (Exclamatory)

                 Do I need to close the door? (Complex)