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Sentences: Simple, compound and complex

A common weakness in writing is the lack of varied sentences. Becoming aware of the three general types of sentences — simple, compound, and complex — can help you vary the sentences in your writing.

Most effective writing uses a variety of the sentence types discussed below.

1. Simple Sentences

A simple sentence has the most basic elements that make it a sentence: a subject, a verb, and a closed thought.

Examples of simple sentences are:

Joe was waiting for the train.

“Joe” = subject, “waited” = verb

The train was late.

“The train” = subject, “was” = verb

Mary and Samantha took the bus.

“Mary and Samantha” = compound subject, “took” = verb

I looked for Mary and Samantha at the bus station.

“I” = subject, “seen” = verb

Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station early but waited for the bus until noon.

“Mary and Samantha” = compound subject, “arrived” and “wait” = compound verb

Tip: If you use a lot of simple sentences in an essay, consider turning some of the sentences into compound or complex sentences (see below).

Using compound subjects, compound verbs, prepositional phrases (like “at the bus station”), and other elements helps lengthen simple sentences, but simple sentences are often short. Using too many simple sentences can make writing “choppy” and prevent a smooth flow of writing.

A simple sentence can also be called a sentence in its own right. It is called “independent” because while it can be part of a compound or complex sentence, it can also stand on its own as a complete sentence.

2. Compound sentences

A compound sentence refers to a sentence composed of two independent clauses (or complete clauses) linked by a coordinating conjunction. Coordinating conjunctions are easy to remember when you think of the words “FAN BOYS”:

To the

or and

nd N or

or but

ut O r

r Yes

and so

Examples of compound sentences are:

Joe was waiting for the train, but the train was late.

I looked for Mary and Samantha at the bus station but they got to the station before noon and got on the bus before I got there.

Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon and they got off the bus before I got there.

Mary and Samantha got on the bus before I got there, so I didn’t see them at the bus station.

Tip: If you rely heavily on compound sentences in an essay, consider turning some of them into complex sentences (see below).

Coordinating conjunctions are useful for connecting sentences, but compound sentences are often overused. While coordinating conjunctions can indicate some type of relationship between the two independent clauses in the sentence, sometimes they do not indicate a grand relationship. For example, the word “and” only attaches one independent clause to another without specifying how the two clauses of a sentence are logically related. Too many compound sentences using “and” can make writing weak.

Using complex sentences can create clearer and more specific relationships.

3. Complex sentences

A complex clause consists of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses connected to it. A dependent clause is similar to an independent clause or a complete clause, but lacks one of the elements that would make it a complete clause.

Examples of subordinate clauses are:

because Mary and Samantha got to the bus station before noon

while he was waiting at the train station

after they left the bus

Subordinate clauses like the ones above cannot stand alone as a sentence, but they can be added to an independent clause to form a complex sentence.

Subordinate clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions. Below are some of the most common subordinating conjunctions:

after

although

how

because

before

although

if

since

although

unless

until

if

whenever

whereas

wherever

while

A complex clause combines an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses.

The dependent clauses can come first in the clause, followed by the independent clause, as in the following:

Tip: If the subordinate clause comes first, a comma should be used to separate the two clauses.

Since Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon, I didn’t see them at the train station. While waiting at the station, Joe noticed that the train was late. After boarding the bus, Mary and Samantha found Joe waiting at the train station.

Conversely, the independent clauses can come first in the sentence, followed by the dependent clause, as in the following:

Tip: When the independent clause comes first, a comma should not be used to separate the two clauses.

I didn’t see her at the train station because Mary and Samantha got to the bus station before noon. Joe noticed the train was late while he was waiting at the station. Mary and Samantha found Joe waiting at the train station after they got on the bus.

Complex sentences are often more effective than compound sentences because a complex sentence indicates clearer and more specific relationships between the main parts of the sentence. For example, the word “before” tells the reader that one thing takes place before the other. A word like “although” conveys a more complex relationship than a word like “and” conveys.

The term periodic clause is used to refer to a complex clause beginning with a dependent clause and ending with an independent clause, as in “While waiting at the station, Joe noticed that the train was late.”

Periodic sentences can be particularly effective because the finished thought comes at the end, allowing the first part of the sentence to build up to the meaning that comes at the end.

Sentences start with “And” or “Because”.

Should one start a sentence with “and” or “but” (or one of the other coordinating conjunctions)?

The short answer is “no”. You should avoid beginning a sentence with “and,” “or,” “but,” or the other coordinating conjunctions. These words are generally used to join parts of a sentence together, not to start a new sentence.

However, such phrases can be used effectively. Since sentences beginning with these words are conspicuous, they are sometimes used for emphasis. If you use sentences that start with one of the coordinating conjunctions, you should use these sentences sparingly and carefully.

Should you start a sentence with “because”?

There’s nothing wrong with starting a sentence with “because.”

Some students may be told not to start a sentence with “because” to avoid sentence fragments (something like “Because Mary and Samantha got to the bus station before noon” is a sentence fragment), but starting a sentence with it is perfectly acceptable to begin with “because” as long as the sentence is complete (as in “Because Mary and Samantha got to the bus station before noon, I didn’t see them at the station.”)

Languages ​​and grammar rules are closely related, naturally adapting to their circumstances and often representing the social identity of their speakers. There are two types of grammar in English: prescriptive grammar and descriptive grammar.

1. Prescriptive Grammar:

It is the traditional approach to grammar that tells people how to use the English language, what forms they should use, and what functions they should serve. Prescriptive grammar is essential as it helps people use formal English language and writing. Furthermore, “those who follow him (or encourage others to follow him) claim that this will help streamline one’s words and make one’s prose more elegant” (Tamasi & Antieau, 2015, pp. 24-25 ). Schools aim to teach prescriptive grammar to provide people with a common usage standard.

Examples:

In English, less fits mass nouns (e.g. “less money”) and “less” count nouns (e.g. “fewer articles”).

In English, speakers should not separate infinitives (e.g. “to go boldly;”) but write or say (“to go boldly”).

In English, speakers should not use the passive voice (e.g. “The meeting was held by the university;”) but write or say (“The university held the meeting.”)

In English, speakers should avoid phrasal verbs (e.g. “stop by for some tea;”) and instead write or say (e.g. “stop by for some tea”).

2. Descriptive Grammar:

This is actually how native English speakers speak and write and have no concrete idea of ​​how it should be structured (Tamasi & Antieau, 2015, p.28). It doesn’t say how it should be used; However, it focuses on describing the English language as it is used. Nor does it mean that there is a right or wrong way to use language.

Examples:

English adjective order: (opinion, size, physical quality, shape, age, color, provenance, material, nature, and purpose (e.g., “This is a beautiful, small, green, American island.”)

Some native speakers say ~ “I’m younger than him” instead of “I’m younger than him”. ~ “He graduated from American University” instead of “He graduated from American University.” ~ “I’m not going anywhere.” instead of “I’m not going anywhere”.

Both types of grammar deal with rules, but in different ways. Both types of grammar have advantages and disadvantages for language teaching.

Prescriptive Grammar Pros & Cons:

(+) Teaching prescriptive grammar creates formal authors and resources.

(+) Teaching prescriptive grammar is beneficial for both non-native teachers and learners as there are clear language rules that help avoid confusion.

(-) Prescriptive grammar can surprise and confuse non-native speakers when speaking to a native speaker, as they might find that some native speakers do not write or speak these rules.

Descriptive Grammar Pros & Cons:

(+) The descriptive grammar approach improves the pronunciation of non-native speakers and helps them sound like native speakers.

(+) The descriptive grammar approach helps language learners to understand the usage of the language and to communicate better with native speakers.

(-) The descriptive grammar approach is sometimes not used in formal situations such as exams and speeches.

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references

Tamasi, S., Antieau, L. (2015). Language and linguistic diversity in the United States. Chapter 2: Grammar Standardization and Linguistic Competence. New York: Retrieved from: https://doiorg.argo.library.okstate.edu/10.4324/9780203154960

video transcript

– [Voiceover] Hello grammarians. Hello Paige. – [Paige] Hi David. – [Dave] So we have three different types of sentences that we’re going to talk about today. – [Paige] Okay. – [Dave] Here are your three flavors. Taste number one, declarative sentences. Taste number two, interrogative sentences. And aroma number three, imperative clauses. Those are all pretty long and shaky words. – [Paige] Seriously. – [Dave] But we’re going to address each of them in turn. Paige, please, what is a declarative sentence? – [Paige] A declarative sentence is a type of sentence that just states a fact or an opinion I suppose, but it only makes a statement. So that would be something of a beautiful day. – [Dave] It’s a beautiful day, Paige. We can also use declarative sentences to convey any type of information. This is what we call written representation. – [Paige] Right. Yes. – [Dave] So we can say Lavender hated baseball. You know, that could start a short story. – [Paige] Right, that’s- – [Dave] I challenge you. – [Paige] Just a fact about Lavender. – [Dave] That’s a fact about Lavender. So a declarative sentence is a statement. Just straight ahead. – [Paige] Yeah. – [Dave] A question sentence is a question. So it asks a question. – [Paige] It’s just a fancy word for a question. – [Dave] Right. – [Paige] Okay. – [Dave] So an example of a question sentence would be, where did you go last night? – [Paige] Right. – [Dave] Or how does he still sing that note? – [Paige] I have no idea. – [Dave] Incredible breath control So that’s a question. – [Paige] Right. It’s like being interrogated. This is a word similar to questioning, it just asks a lot of questions. – [Dave] How really aggressive. – [Paige] Yeah, that’s not very positive. – [Dave] Paige, what did you do with the cheese? – [Paige] I don’t know. (laughs) – [Dave] Paige, why are you still eating the cheese? – [Paige] I’m not. – [Dave] Paige, I know you stole the cheese. Finally, the third type of sentence we want to talk about today is the imperative. An imperative is a command. – [Paige] Right, like when you tell someone to do something. – [Dave] So a command like Paige, follow the bunny! (laughs) – [Paige] And the rabbit stole the cheese. – [Dave] Yes. So this is one of those sentences that doesn’t have a subject that’s literally spoken out loud. – [Paige] Right, it’s just implied. You know, when you say that to me, I know I’m the subject. – [Dave] Right. So you follow this rabbit. – [Paige] Right. – [Dave] But the you just isn’t spoken. Or, if you’re not into bunny following, you know, something like remember to wash the dishes still commands you to remember. – [Paige] Yes, yes. – [Dave] So yeah, these are our, these are our three types of sentences. – [Paige] Yeah. A statement is declarative. Interrogative is a question and imperative is a command. – [Dave] So, Paige, I think we can rephrase our tagline in any of these three types of sentences. – [Paige] Okay. – [Dave] So, okay, so declarative, right? That’s it usually, declarative form is you can learn anything. – [Paige] Okay. – [Dave] We can make it a question, so you can learn something from question words? – [Paige] Right. – [Dave] The answer is yes. – [Paige] Yeah. – [Dave] And the imperative, we want to make this an order, would what, Paige? – [Paige] Learn everything! – [Dave] Yes! So you can do any of these three. – [Paige] Sure. – [Dave] David out. – [Paige] Paige out.

contains two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses

CBSE Class 7 English Grammar – The Sentence

1. We use words when we speak or write. We usually use these words in the correct order in the group.

The cat sat on the mat.

A group of words that make a complete sense is called a sentence.

So, a sentence is a group of words that are kept in a specific order to make complete sense.

2. There are four types of sentences:

Those making statements or claims; how:

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.

This is called a declarative or assertive sentence. Those who ask questions; how:

What’s your name?

This is called an interrogative sentence. Those expressing commands, requests, or requests; how:

Be quiet. have mercy on me

This is called the imperative clause. Those expressing strong feelings, such as:

How warm is the day!

What shameful behavior!

This is called an exclamation point.

3. Each set consists of two parts!

subject and

predicate

When we make a sentence

We name a person or thing. Say something about that person or thing.

In other words, we must have a subject to talk about and we must say or say something about that subject.

(a) The part that names the person or thing we are talking about is called the subject of the sentence.

(b) The part that says something about the subject is called the predicate of the sentence.

For example:

subject predicate

Suresh is running

birds fly

girls play

My brother passed the exam

It is very cold today

The dogs bark at night.

4. The subject of a sentence usually comes first, but occasionally it is also placed after the predicate; how:

Here comes the bus. Sweet are the uses of adversity.

5. In imperative clauses, however, the subject is omitted; how:

Sit down – Here the topic is understood. Thank him – Here, too, the subject “you” is understood.

6. A group of words that make sense but not complete sense is called a phrase. In the following sentences, the groups of words in italics are phrases. These usually have no subject or predicate.

Honesty pays off in the long run. The sun rises in the east. The post of prime minister is no picnic. Show me how it works. It was a sunset of great beauty.

Exercise 1

Separate the subject and predicate in the following sentences:

The boy stood on the last bench. The song of the birds A good boy has passed the test. It is very hot. The cow gives us milk. The earth revolves around the sun. Edison invented the phonograph. Delhi is the capital of India. We can’t do-it-yourself the ocean. No one can serve two masters.

answers

subject predicate.

1. The boy stood on the last bench.

2. Birds singing makes me happy.

3. A good boy passed the test.

4. It’s very hot.

5. The cow gives us milk.

6. The earth revolves around the sun.

7. Edison invented the phonograph.

8. Delhi is the capital of India.

9. We cannot make the ocean ourselves.

10. No one can serve two masters.

exercise 2

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate topic

………………… barking at night. ………………… begins in the West. ……………… gives us milk. ……………..is cloudy today. ………….. fly in the air. ………………….sleeping on the roof at night. ………………..I’m in a hurry. .…………… opens at 10am. .………….. playing football. ………………….. greeted me with a sweet smile.

answers

Dogs The Sun The Cow It Birds You I This Load Boys He

exercise 3

Put in an appropriate predicate to complete the following sentences:

The moon ……………. The sun ………………….. The crow ………………….. The dogs …………………… The rose …………………….. Stars …………… ………… Delhi ……………… Cows ……………………………. The door …………………………… The peon ……………..

answers

Appears in the night Rises in the east Flies to the sky Bark among strangers has a sweet smell. look beautiful at night. is the capital of India. give us milk was closed at night. must work very hard.

exercise 4

Name the type of sentences:

please let me work The boys make noise. Stand up. What a smart girl you are! Where do you live? What a terrifying sight! My father is a bank employee. Children like sweets. Who’s at the door? don’t make noise

answers

imperative sentence.

Assertive sentence

imperative sentence

exclamatory sentence

question sentence

exclamatory sentence

Assertive sentence

Assertive sentence

question sentence.

imperative sentence.

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A sentence is the largest unit of a language. In English, it starts with a capital letter and ends with a period or a question mark or an exclamation mark.

The sentence is generally defined as a word or group of words that expresses a thorough idea by making a statement/instruction, asking a question, or exclaiming.

Example:

He’s a good boy (statement), Is he a good boy? (Question) What beautiful weather! (exclaiming).

Ideally, a sentence needs 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. The verb is called the heart of a sentence.

Example:

Do it. (In this sentence, a subject “you” is hidden, but the verb “do” is visible)

“[A sentence is] a group of words, usually containing a verb, expressing a thought in the form of a statement, question, instruction, or exclamation, starting with a capital letter when written.” – (Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press.)

More sentence examples

In other words, a complete English sentence must have three characteristics:

First, in written form, a sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a period (i.e., a period) [ . ], an interrogation note (i.e. a question mark) [ ? ] or an exclamation point (i.e. an exclamation mark) [ ! ].

], a question mark (i.e., a question mark) [ ], or an exclamation mark (i.e., an exclamation mark) [ ]. Second, it must express a complete thought, not fragmented.

Third, it must contain at least one subject (hidden/visible) and one verb that contains an independent clause. (An independent clause contains an independent subject and verb and expresses a complete thought.)

types of sentences

Structurally there are four types of sentences:

Simple sentence

A simple sentence must have a single clause (a single verb) that is independent and cannot contain any other clause.

Example:

I always wanted to be a writer. (One sentence – one verb)

connection kit

A compound sentence must have more than one independent clause with no dependent clauses. Some specific conjunctions, punctuation marks, or both are used to connect these clauses together.

Example:

I always wanted to be a writer and she wanted to be a doctor. (Two independent sentences – two verbs)

complex sentence

A complex clause also has more than one clause, but one of them must be an independent clause and the other(s) must be (a) dependent clause. There are also some special connectors for the clauses to be joined in a complex sentence.

Example:

I know you always wanted to be a writer. (Here, a subordinate clause is followed by a connector and a subordinate clause. The reverse is also possible.)

More complex sentence examples

Compound complex sentence

A compound compound sentence (or a compound compound sentence) is a mixture of the features of compound and complex sentences in one sentence. So it must contain at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Example:

I know you always wanted to be a writer, but I always wanted to be a doctor. (Here, a dependent clause is followed by a complex connector and two independent clauses with a compound conjunction between them.)

Functionally, there are mainly four types of sentences:

Declarative sentence:

A declarative sentence (declarative sentence) simply expresses an opinion/feeling or makes a statement or describes things. In other words, it explains something. This type of sentence ends with a period (i.e. a period).

Examples:

I want to be a good cricketer. (a statement)

I am very happy today. (a feeling)

More examples of declarative sentences

imperative sentence:

We use an imperative clause to make a request or to give an order. Imperative clauses usually end with a period (i.e. a period), but under certain circumstances they may end with an exclamation mark (i.e. exclamation mark).

Examples:

Please sit down.

You have to sit down now!

More examples of imperative clauses

question sentence:

A question asks a question. Interrogative sentences must end with a question mark (e.g. question mark)

Examples:

When are you handing in your work?

Do you know him?

More examples of interrogative sentences

exclamatory sentence.

An exclamatory sentence expresses an abundance of emotions. These emotions can be happiness, wonder, sadness, anger, etc.

Examples:

What a day that was!

I can’t believe he would do that!

More examples of exclamatory sentences

Every complete sentence consists of two parts: a subject and a predicate. The subject is what (or who) the sentence is about, while the predicate says something about the subject. In the following sentences, the predicate is enclosed in curly brackets ({}) while the subject is emphasized.

Judy {running}. Judy and her dog {walk around the beach every morning}.

To determine the subject of a sentence, first isolate the verb and then ask a question by saying “Who?” or what?” in front of it – the answer is the topic.

The audience littered the theater floor with torn packaging and spilled popcorn.

The verb in the sentence above is “littered”. Who or what polluted? The audience did. “The audience” is the subject of the sentence. The predicate (which always includes the verb) then tells something about the subject: What about the audience? It “littered the theater floor with torn packaging and spilled popcorn”.

Unusual sentences

Imperative (command or command) clauses differ from conventional clauses in that their subject, which is always “you”, is understood rather than expressed.

stand on your head (“She” is understood before “stand”.)

Be careful with sentences that start with “there” and a form of the verb “to be”. In such sentences, “it” is not the subject; it merely signals that the real issue is soon to follow.

Three stray kittens huddled under our porch steps this morning.

If you ask who? or what? before the verb (“were crouching”) the answer is “three stray kittens”, the correct subject.

Simple subject and simple predicate

Noun or pronoun (or more) that when stripped of all words that modify it is known as the plain subject. Consider the following example:

A slice of pepperoni pizza would satisfy his hunger.

The subject is built around the noun “piece,” with the subject’s other words—”a” and “pepperoni pizza”—modifying the noun. “Piece” is the simple theme.

Likewise, a predicate has at its center a simple predicate, which is always the verb or verbs associated with the subject. In the example we just considered, the simple predicate “would satisfy” is – in other words, the verb of the sentence.

A sentence can have a compound subject – a simple subject made up of more than one noun or pronoun – as in these examples:

Team pennants, skirt posters and family photos covered the boy’s bedroom walls. She and her uncle walked slowly through the Inuit Art Gallery, admiring the mighty sculptures on display.

The second sentence above contains a compound predicate, a predicate containing more than one verb referring to the same subject (in this case, “went” and “admired”).

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Sentence types in English with example

Hello my friends. Today we will learn all about sentence types in English with examples.

Consider the following phrase:

The ship camel of the desert is called, which blew in the last wind of the night cold

These phrases don’t make any sense. Let’s rewrite them as:

The camel is called the ship of the desert. A cold wind blew last night.

Well, those sentences make perfect sense.

“A sentence is a group of words containing a subject and a verb. It makes perfect sense on its own, without being dependent on other words or phrases.”

What is a sentence?

A group of words that make a complete sense is called a sentence. It contains a subject and a predicate and can stand on its own.

Subject: The subject is the word or group of words that express what or who we are talking about.

Predicate: The predicate is the part of the sentence that makes a statement about the subject, what the subject does, or something that affects the subject.

1. Study the following sentences carefully:

Subject Predicates My cat has whiskers The pencil is broken The boys are playing soccer

The sentences above express a complete thought, hence they are called complete sentences. In many sentences, the subjects can be as little as a single word, but more often the subject consists of two or more words.

Simple subject and simple predicate in the sentence

Each subject in a given sentence is a particular word around which the sentence is built. This special word is called the simple subject. It is usually a noun or a pronoun.

Example: The boy fell.

The noun in the sentence is the word boy; so boy is the easy subject.

The other words say something about the topic and form the predicate. Among the words that form the complete predicate, the words that serve as the key to the predicate are called the simple predicate. It’s generally a verb, the most important word in each sentence. In the sentence above, the word fallen is the most important because it tells what happens to the boy.

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Compound subject and compound predicate in the sentence

Often we see that a sentence contains two or more subjects and more than one simple predicate. These sentences are called compound sentences.

Example: A thief and a dacoit were caught yesterday.

In the above sentence there are two subjects, thief and dacoit.

The connecting word is and. Hence the above sentence has a compound subject.

Example: The maid washed and dried the laundry.

In the sentence above, the subject is the “maid” who has done two jobs, washed and dried. The connecting word is and. Hence the above sentence has a compound predicate.

Basic Sentence Pattern

A sentence must have three characteristics:

One topic: what or who we are talking about

A verb: says what the subject does or does, and

It has to stand alone or can make sense on its own.

He has called. – This is a sentence and it stands alone.

He – is the subject.

Called – is the verb.

The following, which are not sentences although each has a subject and a verb:

Because he called

when he called

He calls

These do not stand alone.

Of course, most of the sentences that we speak or write in our daily life have more than just a subject and a verb, but to be complete a sentence must have at least a subject and a verb and be able to stand alone.

Incomplete sentences are called sentence fragments or fragment sentences or just fragments.

Read the following examples carefully:

subject + verb

We laughed.

The lion roared.

Subject + verb direct object

Dickens wrote David Copperfield.

She told the story.

Subject + verb + subject complement

The verdict seemed fair.

Our house was large and airy.

He looked good.

Subject + verb + direct object + object complement

He named his son Amit.

Kavita called Neha a genius.

Subject + verb + indirect object + direct object

Aslam gave the flowers to Nargis.

review and practice

Agreement of subject and verb

It must be remembered that a verb must agree with its subject. When the subject of a verb is a singular noun, the verb must be in the third person singular. The third person singular is the form of the verb used with the personal pronouns he, she, and it.

When the subject of a verb is a plural noun, we must use a third-person plural verb. The third person plural (not singular) in the form of the verb used with the personal pronoun “they”.

In the examples below, the verbs are in italics and their subjects are emphasized.

Single topic: The book is interesting.

Plural subject: The books are interesting.

Singular Theme: A duck flew overhead.

Plural subject: Two ducks flew overhead.

Single subject: A student lives here.

Plural subject: Three students live here.

4 types of sentences with examples

There are 4 types of sentences:

Assertive or declarative clause (a statement) Interrogative clause (a question) Imperative clause (a command) Exclamational clause (an exclamation)

Assertive sentence

Definition: A declarative sentence is a sentence that states a fact.

Such sentences are simple statements. They explain, assert or explain something.

Example: The train is late today.

question sentence

Definition: A question sentence asks a question. A question sentence ends with a question mark (?)

Examples:

Where’s my pen?

where do you live

imperative sentence

Definition: An imperative clause is a clause that gives an order, makes a request, or expresses a wish.

Examples:

Vivek, go to your room immediately. (one order) Please use the next entrance. (a request) We wish you a safe journey. (a desire)

Sometimes the subject (you) of an imperative clause is not expressed but understood.

exclamatory sentence

Definition: Sentences expressing sudden and strong feelings, such as surprise, amazement, pity, sympathy, joy or gratitude are exclamatory sentences. An exclamation sentence ends with an exclamation point (!).

Example:

Pity! Boy am I tired!

Sentence types english pdf

We use language to communicate with each other as an intelligent species. Humans have communicated with one form or another of language since prehistoric times. Since the use of hieroglyphs in ancient Egypt and stone writing in the ancient Maya civilizations, language and its implications have evolved beyond what the societies of those civilizations could ever imagine.

One of the most prominent languages ​​used in today’s global society is English. However, to say that the English syntax and grammar is a bit difficult to understand would be an understatement.

In reality, it takes years for people to master the language. Therefore, for a solid grammar knowledge, you need to understand the basics of the English language before attempting to work on other areas of English grammar. Below is a deep look into the sets.

What is a sentence?

By definition, in linguistics, a sentence is defined as a sequence of words in an order that expresses a complete thought, i.e. H. it has a subject and a predicate. In other words, a sentence is an arrangement of words in a sequence that conveys a complete thought within the grammatical rules of the language.

A sequence of words that does not make complete or partial sense to communicate thoughts between two parties is a sentence. The difference between a phrase and a sentence is that a phrase alone cannot make complete sense when isolated, but a sentence can make complete sense without much context

Some examples of sentences are:

I’ll get up at 5 a.m.

Sonia is playing in the snow.

Raj wants to eat pizza for dinner.

Who are you meeting today?

On the other hand, some examples of phrases are:

take a shower

the national flower of India

on the shelf

the hospital staff

Now that we understand the difference between a sentence and a phrase, let’s look at how sentences are formed.

What makes a sentence?

The anatomy of a sentence is easy to understand. As mentioned above, a sentence must have two important characteristics to ensure it makes sense. These two main parts of any sentence are the subject of the sentence and the predicate of the sentence.

The subject of a sentence is often defined as the object of interest in the sentence. Put simply, the subject of a sentence is defined as what the sentence is talking about. For example, in the sentence “Jacob visits the public library.” “Jacob” is the subject of the sentence because the rest of the sentence revolves around him

The predicate of a sentence can be defined in two ways. First, it can be defined as that part of a sentence that is not the subject. For example, in the sentence “Jacob visits the public library.” the predicate is “visits the public library” because the subject is Jacob.

Second, a predicate can also be defined as the main content verb to the subject. For example, in the sentence “Rohit likes music.” the predicate is “likes” because it defines the main verb of the subject.

How do I classify sentences?

Now that we understand how sentences are formed, it is important to learn how they can be classified into different sentence types based on different classifications in the English language. Broadly speaking, sentences can be classified in two ways:

By Structure By Function

By structure, we use the clause structure of the sentence to classify the sentence into different categories. The clause structure of a sentence is the number of clauses in a sentence. Types of sentences based on structure are simple, compound, complex, or compound complex sentences.

As a function, we use the speech act or intention of the sentence to define the sentence in categories.

To express or communicate what we want to say, we sometimes use different types of sentences. Here we will talk about four different types of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamatory; each has its functions and patterns.

declarative sentences

We use them to convey facts and ideas, in other words they are used to explain something. These are by far the most commonly used sentence types when writing and speaking.

Think about your communication in daily life. Most of our communication consists of giving or taking information. We talk to people about what we want to know, we give answers to their questions, we share our different ideas and opinions. This type of communication is mediated by declarative sentences.

Here are a few examples:

The dog went to the park

Rambo saw the dog playing with a ball.

Dogs don’t run away

The dogs that run away are not properly trained.

imperative sentences

We use this type of sentence to make a request or give an order. Imperative clauses usually end with a period, but under certain circumstances they can end with an exclamation point (i.e. exclamation mark).

Types of imperative clauses

Share a wish or request

This type of imperative clause is used to wish someone something or to make a polite request. For example, please excuse me!

An invitation

This type of imperative clause is used to invite someone, e.g. B. “Please come and have a coffee with me.”

Share an order/request

These imperative phrases convey a command or request, such as, “Stop messing around and help me!

give instructions

This type of imperative clause gives a command. For example: Take right and go straight.

Here are a few examples-

Never hate a person who teaches you.

Turn right and go straight.

Don’t be afraid of his attitude.

Don’t rush or you’ll forget your stuff.

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Write when you have a chance.

question sentence

This type of sentence asks a question. Interrogative sentences must end with a question and a question mark.

These types of sentences are mostly used when someone wants information and asks a question.

Three main question types fall under interrogative sets:

Yes/No question: The answer to this type of question is yes or no, for example:

do you want lunch (No thank you.)

Question-Word (WH)-Question: The answer to this type of question is a piece of “information”, for example:

Where are you playing? (In the park.)

Choice Question: The answer to this type of question is “in the question”, for example:

Would you like tea or iced tea? (Tea please.)

examples-

Are you Catholic?

where do you live

What would you like to have for dinner?

Do you like the cinnamon apple?

exclamatory sentences

When you make a statement that shows emotion and ends with an exclamation point, it is called an exclamation point. These are often used in the English language and are useful to have in your vocabulary to express yourself.

Exclamatory phrases are rarely used in academic writing, except when they appear in cited material, which would probably be rare in the field. Please be careful that excessive use of exclamation marks and exclamation points in essays, speeches, non-fiction or fiction makes them look amateurish. Use exclamations only when necessary, such as B. in a direct quote or dialogue.

examples-

Jesus! He scared me to death!

You should have been here yesterday!

Hooray! We won the football game.

It’s a girl!

Points to remember

Notice the form and function of the four types of sentences above. In general, we use a declarative sentence to make a statement. We use the interrogative form of the sentence to ask a question. We use the imperative form to give an order and the exclamatory form to make an exclamation. However, function and form do not always match, especially when the intonation changes. For example, we can use the declarative form to give a command – you start on the paper now. Sometimes we use the question form to make an exclamation in a sentence – Wow, Yash can play the violin! We can even ask a question using the declarative form – Are you on the team? So it’s important to recognize the tone of the sentence and not just look for obvious signs.

Conclusion

In summary, a sentence is an arrangement of words that follows the grammatical rules of a language to fully communicate a thought. Every sentence can be broken down into two main components, the subject of the sentence and the predicate of the sentence.

In addition, a sentence can be further classified into various subcategories based on structure or function. There are four types of sentences by function – declarative, imperative, interrogative and exclamatory. They are categories that serve different speech acts or intentions behind a sentence.

Here we have discussed different types of sentences with examples, now let’s go through some solved examples and FAQs.

Solved examples

Which of these is a declarative sentence?

a. will you go to the mall with me

b. Wow, you did well!

c. I am a student at Chintels Strong School.

Answer: c

Which of these is an interrogative?

a. You won the prize!

b. can you play cricket

c. He has red hair and green eyes.

Answer: b

Which of these is an exclamation point?

a. You are a fifth grade student.

b. What a great day!

c. Where are you?

Answer: b

Please add the correct punctuation marks to the given sentences. Punctuation means periods (period), exclamation marks and question marks.

A sentence is the largest unit of a language. In English, it starts with a capital letter and ends with a period or a question mark or an exclamation mark.

The sentence is generally defined as a word or group of words that expresses a thorough idea by making a statement/instruction, asking a question, or exclaiming.

Example:

He’s a good boy (statement), Is he a good boy? (Question) What beautiful weather! (exclaiming).

Ideally, a sentence needs 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. The verb is called the heart of a sentence.

Example:

Do it. (In this sentence, a subject “you” is hidden, but the verb “do” is visible)

“[A sentence is] a group of words, usually containing a verb, expressing a thought in the form of a statement, question, instruction, or exclamation, starting with a capital letter when written.” – (Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press.)

More sentence examples

In other words, a complete English sentence must have three characteristics:

First, in written form, a sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a period (i.e., a period) [ . ], an interrogation note (i.e. a question mark) [ ? ] or an exclamation point (i.e. an exclamation mark) [ ! ].

], a question mark (i.e., a question mark) [ ], or an exclamation mark (i.e., an exclamation mark) [ ]. Second, it must express a complete thought, not fragmented.

Third, it must contain at least one subject (hidden/visible) and one verb that contains an independent clause. (An independent clause contains an independent subject and verb and expresses a complete thought.)

types of sentences

Structurally there are four types of sentences:

Simple sentence

A simple sentence must have a single clause (a single verb) that is independent and cannot contain any other clause.

Example:

I always wanted to be a writer. (One sentence – one verb)

connection kit

A compound sentence must have more than one independent clause with no dependent clauses. Some specific conjunctions, punctuation marks, or both are used to connect these clauses together.

Example:

I always wanted to be a writer and she wanted to be a doctor. (Two independent sentences – two verbs)

complex sentence

A complex clause also has more than one clause, but one of them must be an independent clause and the other(s) must be (a) dependent clause. There are also some special connectors for the clauses to be joined in a complex sentence.

Example:

I know you always wanted to be a writer. (Here, a subordinate clause is followed by a connector and a subordinate clause. The reverse is also possible.)

More complex sentence examples

Compound complex sentence

A compound compound sentence (or a compound compound sentence) is a mixture of the features of compound and complex sentences in one sentence. So it must contain at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Example:

I know you always wanted to be a writer, but I always wanted to be a doctor. (Here, a dependent clause is followed by a complex connector and two independent clauses with a compound conjunction between them.)

Functionally, there are mainly four types of sentences:

Declarative sentence:

A declarative sentence (declarative sentence) simply expresses an opinion/feeling or makes a statement or describes things. In other words, it explains something. This type of sentence ends with a period (i.e. a period).

Examples:

I want to be a good cricketer. (a statement)

I am very happy today. (a feeling)

More examples of declarative sentences

imperative sentence:

We use an imperative clause to make a request or to give an order. Imperative clauses usually end with a period (i.e. a period), but under certain circumstances they may end with an exclamation mark (i.e. exclamation mark).

Examples:

Please sit down.

You have to sit down now!

More examples of imperative clauses

question sentence:

A question asks a question. Interrogative sentences must end with a question mark (e.g. question mark)

Examples:

When are you handing in your work?

Do you know him?

More examples of interrogative sentences

exclamatory sentence.

An exclamatory sentence expresses an abundance of emotions. These emotions can be happiness, wonder, sadness, anger, etc.

Examples:

What a day that was!

I can’t believe he would do that!

More examples of exclamatory sentences