Kinds of Sentences

Kinds of Sentences

Those that make statements or assertions – Assertive Sentences.

Assertive Sentences can be Affirmative (Positive) or Negative; e.g

1. Mary is an intelligent girl.
2. Betty did not break the glass.
3. Brad plays football.
4. He does not like to study.

Those that ask Questions – Interrogative Sentences; e.g.

1. What is your name?
2. How old are you?
3. Where do you live?
4. Are you going to the market?

Those that express commands, advice, requests – Imperative Sentences; e.g.

1. Stand up. (Command)
2. Don’t smoke. (Prohibition)
3. Please get me a glass of water. (Request)
4. Exercise daily to stay fit. (Advice)

Those that express strong emotion/sudden feeling – Exclamatory Sentences; e.g.

1. What a beautiful baby!
2. Isn’t it lovely!
3. Oh! What a disaster.
4. Alas! He is no more.