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Sentence and Its Classification

✅ What is a Sentence?

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
It always begins with a capital letter and ends with a full stop (.), question mark (?) or exclamation mark (!) depending on the type.

🟢 Examples:

The sun rises in the east.
What is your name?
Wow! What a beautiful view!

🧩 Classification of Sentences

Sentences are classified based on function and structure.

🏷️ 1. Classification Based on Function (Meaning)

Sentence Type	Function	Example	Ending
Assertive Sentence	States a fact or opinion	He is reading a book.	(.)
Interrogative	Asks a question	Are you coming with us?	(?)
Imperative	Gives a command, request or advice	Please open the window.	(.) or (!)
Exclamatory	Expresses strong feeling/emotion	What a wonderful day it is!	(!)
Optative	Expresses a wish or prayer	May you live long.	(.)

🏷️ 2. Classification Based on Structure (Form)

Sentence Type	Description	Example
Simple Sentence	One independent clause	She sings.
Compound Sentence	Two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinator (and, but, or, etc.)	He tried hard but he failed.
Complex Sentence	One independent clause + one or more dependent clauses	Though he was ill, he went to school.
Compound-Complex	Two or more independent clauses + one or more dependent clauses	She came because it was urgent, but he left.

🎯 Summary Chart:

Type	Function Example	Structure Example
Assertive	He plays football.	Simple: I like tea.
Interrogative	Do you like coffee?	Compound: I was tired, so I slept.
Imperative	Close the door.	Complex: If you try, you will succeed.
Exclamatory	What a surprise it was!	Compound-Complex: He stayed home because it was raining, but she went out.
Optative	May God bless you.