Why Learn SentenceTypes?
• Helps express thoughts clearly
• Improves writing and speaking skills
• Makes communication more effective
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What Are theFour Types?
1. Declarative – Makes a statement ,
states a fact and asserts something.
2. Interrogative – Asks a question
3. Imperative – Gives a command ,
make a request or gives an advice.
4. Exclamatory – Shows strong
feeling
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1. Declarative Sentences
Definition: States a fact, an opinion
or asserts something. Ends with a
period.
Examples:
- The sun rises in the east.
- I love reading books.
Usage Tip: Use for making statements
or giving information.
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2. Interrogative Sentences
Definition: Asks a question. Ends
with a question mark (?)
Examples:
- What is your name?
- Are you coming to the party?
Usage Tip: Use when you want
information.
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3. Imperative Sentences
Definition: Gives a command, makes
a request or gives direction or
advice. Ends with a period or
exclamation mark.
Examples:
- Please close the door.
- Stop talking.
Usage Tip: Subject is often 'you'
(understood).
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4. Exclamatory Sentences
Definition: Expresses strong
emotion. Ends with an exclamation
mark (!)
Examples:
- What a beautiful day!
- I can't believe it!
Usage Tip: Use to show excitement,
surprise, or emotion.
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Let’s Practice!
Identifythe type of sentence:
1. Can you help me with this
homework?
2. Close the window, please.
3. I am going to the library.
4. What a fantastic movie that was!
5. Do you like ice cream?
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What is aSubject?
• The subject is the person, place, thing,
or idea that is doing or being something.
• It tells us WHO or WHAT the sentence is
about.
Examples:
- John is running. (Subject: John)
- The cat sleeps all day. (Subject: The cat)
- My friends are playing outside. (Subject:
My friends)
- Pizza is delicious. (Subject: Pizza)
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What is aPredicate?
• The predicate tells what the subject does or
is.
• It always contains a verb.
Examples:
- John is running. (Predicate: is running)
- The cat sleeps all day. (Predicate: sleeps all
day)
- My friends are playing outside. (Predicate: are
playing outside)
- Pizza is delicious. (Predicate: is delicious)
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More Examples
1.The dog barked loudly.
- Subject: The dog
- Predicate: barked loudly
2. Sara and Tom went to the market.
- Subject: Sara and Tom
- Predicate: went to the market
3. The big brown bear ate all the honey.
- Subject: The big brown bear
- Predicate: ate all the honey
