5. 1. ASSERTIVE SENTENCES
A sentence that makes a statement
or assertion is called assertive or
declarative sentence.
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Examples;
I. Two and two makes four.
II. The poor beggar sat on the
floor.
III. God is present everywhere.
6. 2. NEGATIVE SENTENCE
A sentence that expresses negative
statement or refusal is called negative
sentence.
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Examples;
I. They have no money.
II. Nasar was not taking tea.
III. He does not travel by the bus.
7. 3. INTERROGATIVE
SENTENCE
A sentence that asks a question is
called interrogative sentence
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Examples;
I. What is your name?
II. How old are you?
III. Where do you live?
8. 4. EXCLAMATORY SENTENCE
A sentence that express strong feeling is
called exclamatory sentence.
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Examples;
I. Hurrah1 We have won the
match. (joy)
II. Alas! My father is dead.
(grief,sorrow)
III. What a beautiful flower it is.
(wonder,surprise)
9. 5. IMPERATIVE SENTENCE
A sentence that express a command or
an entreaty is called imperative
sentences.
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Examples;
I. Get out of the room. (command)
II. Take pity on me. (entreaty)
III. Shut the door. (command)