A sentence

A sentence is a group of words that makes a complete thought. It is a separate and complete

grammatical unit. Sentences are used in four different ways: to make statements, to ask

questions, to command or request and to make exclamations. The same meaning can be

conveyed by changing the structure of sentence as per situation.

There are four types of sentences:

Assertive/ Declarative Sentences:

A sentence that states a fact is called as an assertive sentence. Such sentences are simple

statements. They state, assert or declare something.

Example:He is an honest employee. 

Imperative sentences

Imperative sentences are requests, suggestions, advice or commands. They often appear to

be missing subjects and use a base form of verb to begin the sentence. In fact, the subject is

the person listening or the audience.

Example: Bring me a glass of water.

                Look at these examples:

• Help!

• Go now!

• Don't sit there.

                • Take out the trash. • Please be quiet. • Give me your wallet!

Interrogative Sentence

An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence that asks a question. They are typically

marked by inversion of the subject and predicate: that is, the first verb in a verb phrase

appears before the subject. The sentence always ends with a question mark (?) .

Example: Why don’t many people follow traffic rules?

Exclamatory Sentences

An exclamatory sentence, or exclamation, is a more forceful version of a

declarative sentence. In other words, an exclamatory sentence makes a statement but it also

conveys excitement or emotion. An exclamatory sentence ends with an exclamation mark (!).

Example: What a pleasant surprise it is!