The document discusses different types of sentences in English grammar. It describes four types of sentences based on structure: simple sentences containing one independent clause, compound sentences containing two or more independent clauses joined together, complex sentences containing one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses, and compound-complex sentences containing at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. It also outlines five types of sentences based on purpose: assertive, interrogative, imperative, optative, and exclamatory sentences.

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GRAMMAR
SENTENCE
NOUN
PRONOUN
PREPOSITION
ADJECTIVES
ADVERB
NARRATIONS
ACTIVE&PASIVEVOICE
VERB
QUESTION TAGS
PHRASE
TENSES
VOCABULARY
SYNONYMS
ANTONYMS
CLAUSE
CONJUNCTION
INTERJECTION
IMPERATIVES
SENTENCE ORDER
CONDITIONALS
ARTICLES
PARTICIPLES
GERUNDS
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2. THE SENTENCE
DEFINITION:
A group of words that makes a complete sense, conveys a
clear meaning and expresses a complete thought is called a
sentence.
For example,
 Sara got admission in a new school.
 Everyone loves good and healthy food.
 I shall be making tea for the guests.
The above mentioned sentences not only convey a complete sense but also
are clear in meaning.
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3. TYPES OF SENTENCES ACCORDING TO STRUCTURE
1. Simple Sentence
2. Compound Sentence
3. Complex Sentence
4. Compound-Complex Sentence
Now, let us discuss each of them in detail.
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4. 1. SIMPLE SENTENCE
A simple sentence is a sentence which consists of one
independent clause (main clause) with no dependent clause
(subordinate clause).
For example,
 The boy cried.
 Sara will not eat the meal.
 Some students like to study in the morning.
 Australia is a rich country.
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5. 2. COMPOUND SENTENCE
A compound sentence is a sentence which consists of two or more
independent clauses combined by one or more comma, semicolon,
conjunction or coordinating conjunction.
For example,
I like tea
,
and
he likes coffee.
Other examples of Compound Sentence are…
 Sara is a medical student; she got A+ in her first semester.
 The dog chased the cat, but the cat got away.
Independent Clause
Joining Method (comma, conjunction
)
Independent Clause
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6. 3. COMPLEX SENTENCE
A complex sentence is a sentence which contains one
independent clause and one or more than one dependent
clause(s).
For example,
Although he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.
Other examples of Compound Sentence are…
 When the cake is brown, take it out of the oven.
 Computers have come a long way since they came first on the market.
 Stay in the room until the bell rings.
Note: Sometimes a comma separates the clauses.
Independent ClauseDependent Clause
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7. 4. COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE
A compound-complex sentence is a sentence which contains at
least two independent clauses and one or more dependent
clauses.
For example,
The team captain jumped for joy, and the fans cheered
Other examples of Compound Sentence are…
 Sara forgot her friend’s birthday, so she sent her a card when she finally remembered.
 Although I like to go camping, I haven’t had the time to go lately, and I haven’t found
anyone to go with.
Note: Because Compound-Complex Sentences are very long, it is very important
to punctuate them correctly.
because we won the national champion.
Dependent ClauseIndependent ClauseIndependent Clause
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8. KINDS OF SENTENCES ACCORDING TO PURPOSE
1. Assertive Sentence
2. Interrogative Sentence
3. Imperative Sentence
4. Optative Sentence
Now, let us discuss each of them in detail.
5. Exclamatory Sentence
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9. 1. ASSERTIVE SENTENCE
A sentence which declares or asserts a statement, opinion, feeling,
incident, history event or anything else, is called an assertive
sentence. Assertive sentence can either be affirmative or negative.
For example,
 Sara is a badminton player.
Note: 1. Assertive sentences are also called Declarative and Affirmative sentences.
 It’s worm today.
 He is not the captain of this team.
 I love to write and explore English language.
 I love to write and explore English language.
2. Assertive sentences end with a period (.).
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10. 2. INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE
A sentence which ask a direct question is called an interrogative
sentence. It ends with a questions mark (?).
For example,
 Did you go to the game Friday night?
 How many students are there in the class?
 Would you prefer chocolate or vanilla ice-cream?
 You live in the city, don’t you?
 Who is knocking on the door?
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11. 3. IMPERATIVE SENTENCE
A sentence that gives instructions or advice and expresses an
order, a command, a direction, or a request is called an imperative
sentence. It is also known as Jussive or Directive.
For example,
 Complete this report by tomorrow.
 Be nice to your friends.
 Don’t eat all the cookies.
 Please join us for dinner.
 Wear this gold necklace with that dress.
Note: Optative sentence can end with a period (.) or an exclamation mark (!).
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12. 4. OPTATIVE SENTENCE
A sentence that expresses a hope, wish, keen desire or a prayer is
called an optative sentence. Optative sentence usually ends with
an exclamation marks (!).
For example,
 May there be peace on earth.
 May you have a successful life.
 I wish you all the best for marries life.
 May the king live long!
 Have a safe and sound journey.
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13. 5. EXCLAMATORY SENTENCE
A sentence that expresses a strong feelings, emotions or surprise
is called an exclamatory sentence. An exclamation marks (!) is
usually put at the end of the sentence.
For example,
 God, I am in heaven!
 What a beautiful house it is!
 Hurrah! I have won the first prize.
 Alas! She is no more.
 Oh! How weak you have grown.
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