Types of Sentences

                                       


Types of Sentences: Based on Function (Manner, Purpose), and Based on Structure

Included in 9th, & 10th class/grade Board Syllabus

Sentences:

A group of words that makes complete sense is called a sentence. A sentence contains:

1.  a subject (what the sentence is about, the topic of the sentence), and

2.      a predicate (what is said about the subject)


Types of Sentences:

There are two types of sentences:


  1. Based on Function/Manner/Purpose,

  2. Based on the Structure


  1. Based on Function/Manner/Purpose,

There are five(5) basic types of sentences that are used in spoken and written language.

  1. Declarative/Assertive Sentences

  2. Interrogative Sentences

  3. Imperative Sentences

  4. Exclamatory Sentences

  5. Optative Sentences


  1. Declarative  Sentences/Assertive Sentences

Declarative sentences give information, make statements, or express an opinion.

Example: 

  • The sky is blue.

  • I like climbing.

  • He is 8 years old.


  1. Interrogative Sentences

Interrogative sentences are used for asking direct questions. These questions end with a question mark (?). They can start with Wh, words, or helping verbs ( is, am, are, were, have, has ).

Example:

  • What time is it?

  • What is the right way to iron the shirt?

  • Where is your new car?   


  1. Imperative Sentences


Imperative sentences are used to tell someone to do something. They express a piece of advice, a suggestion, a request, an order, a command, or some instructions. An imperative sentence always starts with a verb.


Example:

  • Please pass me the jam.

  • Close the door.

  • Leave immediately.

  • Take a rest now.

  • Get out.

  • Waite for me.


  1. Exclamatory Sentences


Exclamatory sentences are those sentences that express emotions. Exclamatory sentences end with an exclamatory mark ( ! ). Interjections are usually used to form exclamatory sentences.


Example:

  • Alas! I have ruined my life.

  • Hurrah! They have returned safely.

  • Ho, you shocked me!

  • Wow, that is fantastic!

  • What a lovely piece of art!

  • I’m so mad right now!


  1. Optative Sentences


Optative sentences are those sentences that express wishes, hopes, or desires. It often begins with words like, “May”, or “Wish”, and it is used to articulate the speaker’s aspirations or something. These sentences are more formal and are used for greetings, and blessings.


Example:

  1.   With “May”

  •  “May you have a wonderful birthday”.

  •  “May your dreams come true”.

  •  “May you find peace and happiness”.

  •  “May you live a long and happy life”.

  •  “May your new job bring you joy and success”.

  •  “May peace be upon you”.


  1.   With “Wish”

  •  “I wish you a safe journey”.

  •  “I wish all your efforts succeed”.

  •  “We wish you the best of luck”.

  •  “I wish you a speedy recovery”.


 















     

  

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