types of sentemce

1. Sentence
A group of words that give us complete idea or a thought is known as sentence.
 It mainly consist of subject and verb.
 Subject means the person or thing we are speaking about.
 There could be no sentence without a subject and finite verb.
 A sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period, question mark or
exclamation mark.
Example:
 He is flying a kite.
 They were playing in the ground.
Types of sentence
 On the basis of function
On the basis of function there are five types of sentences which are described below:
 Declarative sentences :
These are also known as assertive sentences. It is simply define as a
sentence that makes a statement or assertion. It is again subdivided into the following two
types:
 Affirmative sentences :
A sentence affirms that a statement is called an assertive
sentence.
Example:
 Today is Sunday.
 The climate is chill.
 I like coffee.
 It is a sunny day.
 Negative sentences :
A sentence that makes a statement negative is known a negative
sentence.
Example:

2.  You cannot do it well.
 This has no meaning.
 Ali never keeps his promises.
 Sara didn’t do her homework.
 Imperative sentence :
In this sentence we make a request, order or command and advice.
Example:
 Please give me my pencil.
 Give me my notebook.
 Get out.
 Please help me in my homework.
 Interrogative sentence :
In this type of sentence we asks a question. They ends with a question
mark. They are of two types:
 Beginning with auxiliaries:
In this type the sentence starts with auxiliaries (may, can,
am, have etc.)
 Beginning with question words :
In this the sentence begins with question words like what,
where, how etc.
Example:
 What are you doing?
 Where are you going?
 Are they coming?
 Am I looking handsome?
 Exclamatory sentence :
In this type we express about our feelings and emotions like joy,
happiness, surprise, love, sorrow, anger and appreciation etc. It ends with an exclamation
mark (!)
Example:
 Hurrah ! we won the match.
 I hate you !
 Alas ! my leg.
 How beautiful the bird is !

3.  Optative sentence:
In this type of sentence we wish, pray a keen wish or curse. These
sentences usually starts with “may” and “wish” sometimes, “may” remains hidden.
Example:
 May you live long.
 May they pass the exam.
 Wish you a happy journey.
 Wish you a happy birthday.
 On the basis of structure:
On the basis of structure there are four types which are described
below:
 Simple sentence:
This is the type of sentence there is only one independent clause. There
will be no dependent clause. A comma may or may not be used before conjunction in
compound sentences.
Clause:
It is a group of words consist of subject and predicate. There are two
types of clauses
1. Independent clause
2. Dependent clause
Example:
 He laughed.
 I bought a book.
 They ate apple.
 They draw a sketch.
 Compound sentence:
This type of sentence consist of two independent clauses. There is no
dependent clause in these sentences coordinate conjunction (for, nor, but, or etc.) or
semicolon (;) is used to join two independent clauses.
Example:
 I asked him a question, he replied correctly.
 I helped him and he became happy.
 He failed two times yet he is not disappointed.

4.  Complex sentence:
In this type of sentence there should be one independent and at least
one dependent clause. These two clauses are joined by subordinate conjunction or relative
pronoun. If complex sentences begins with a dependent clause then comma is used after the
dependent clause.
Example:
 I met the boy who had helped me.
 He is wearing a shirt which looks nice.
 He is playing well although he is ill.
 Complex- compound sentence:
It usually consist of at least two independent clause and one or
more dependent clause.
Example:
 Because I paid attention, I got an A on the test and was happy.
 Although I like to go camping, I haven’t had the time to go lately, and I haven’t
found anyone to go with.
 After I graduated from college, I wanted to travel, but I had to work immediately.
 On the basis of their completeness :
These are of two types which are described below:
 Full sentence :
These are also known as complete sentence. We can consider a sentence as
a complete sentence when it is grammatically complete. It should also contain an expressed
subject and predicate and shouldn’t be introduced by subordinating word
Example:
 The cat likes to play.
 I like to go to the library.
 We ate mango.
 She writes a letter.
 Incomplete sentence:
A sentence is considered as an incomplete sentence when it is not
completed although the context in which the center appears communicates a clear
idea
Example:
 My children exercise……

5.  The most important thing to me is……
 We ate…..
 They play…..
 On the basis of their form:
These are of three types which are described below:
 Periodic sentence:
It is the type of sentence in which the core idea or main thought is
not completed until the final word. It contains the main clause or predicate at the
end.
Example:
 In spite of heavy snow and cold temperatures, the game continue.
 With low taxes, beautiful vies and mild climate, this city is a great place to
live.
 Positive thinking, by helping us stay focused and maintaining a good
attitude, is important for a happy life.
 After shopping at the mall, walking the dogs and washing the car, I
finally got to stay in and relax.
 Loose or cumulative sentence:
In this type the subject and verb are stated
early which means the independent clause comes first, followed by
dependent clause and phrases. It adds subordinate or modifying element
after the subject and predicate.
Example:
 The student sat quietly, trembling at the thought of writing an easy.
 It was obvious a storm was coming because of the lightning, thunder and
calm in the air.
 I went to the mall yesterday, bought shirts and bags, and ate at the
restaurant.
 Nothing could deflect that wall of water, sweeping away trees and
boulders, engulfing streets and villages, churning and roaring like a
creature in pain.
 Balance sentence:
In this type of sentence the structure and the phrasing of the
second clause is considered as the repetition of the first clause.

6. Example:
 If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the
few who are rich.
 No man has ever seen anything that Burne-Jones cannot paint, but
many men have painted what Burne-Jones cannot see.
 It is not that today’s artists cannot paint, it is that today’s critics cannot
see.
 Conditional sentences:
A conditional sentence is a type of sentence that expresses
a condition along with its proposed outcome. It shows a situation in a cause-and-
effect manner. Conditional sentences help us state our opinions or sentiments. These
sentences usually contain an if-clause and a consequence and possible outcome.
Example:
 We will be having a picnic unless it rains.
 She cannot graduate unless she fulfills all her credits.
 You cannot alter the dress unless you have extra material.
 Unless you use a tape measure, your measurements may be skewed.