📝 Sentence and Its Different Forms
🔍 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 its type.
🧩 Classification of Sentences (Based on Function)
Sentences are classified into five main types based on their purpose:
1. Assertive Sentence (Declarative Sentence)
It states a fact, opinion, or idea.
👉 Structure: Subject + Verb + Object.
🔹 Example:
- I love reading books.
- The sun rises in the east.
2. Interrogative Sentence
It asks a question.
👉 Structure:
- (Yes/No): Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Main Verb…?
- (WH): WH-word + Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Main Verb…?
🔹 Example:
- Are you coming today?
- What is your name?
3. Imperative Sentence
It gives a command, request, or advice.
👉 Structure: Base Verb + Object (often subject is implied “you”).
🔹 Example:
- Please close the door.
- Don’t talk in the class.
4. Exclamatory Sentence
It expresses strong emotion or surprise.
👉 Structure: What/How + adjective/noun + subject + verb!
🔹 Example:
- What a beautiful place this is!
- How sweet of you!
5. Optative Sentence
It expresses wishes, blessings, or prayers.
👉 Structure: May + Subject + Verb…
🔹 Example:
- May you live long.
- Wish you best of luck!
🧠 Summary Table: Sentence Types and Examples
| Sentence Type | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Assertive | To declare or state | He is a teacher. |
| Interrogative | To ask a question | Do you like tea? |
| Imperative | To command/request/advise | Stop talking. |
| Exclamatory | To show emotion | What a nice surprise! |
| Optative | To express wish/prayer | May God bless you. |
📚 Bonus: Sentence Types by Structure (Optional)
Sentences can also be classified based on structure:
- Simple Sentence: One clause. (She sings.)
- Compound Sentence: Two or more independent clauses. (She sings and he plays.)
- Complex Sentence: One main clause + one or more subordinate clauses. (When she sings, everyone listens.)
- Compound-Complex Sentence: A mix of compound and complex. (She sings and he plays when it rains.)
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