Sentences

Def:- A sentence is an arrangement of a group of words that gives us a complete and logical idea about anything.

Eg: I am a boy.

The boy is going to school.

What are you doing?

What a beautiful place!

Please study properly.

Types:- Sentences may be divided into five classes. They are as follows:

• Assertive Sentence.
• Interrogative Sentence.
• Imperative Sentence.
• Optative Sentence.
• Exclamatory Sentence.

a) Assertive Sentence: The sentences that make a simple statement are called Assertive sentences.

Eg: Rahul is a good boy.

My favorite flower is rose.

I like to play cricket.

b) Interrogative Sentence: The sentences that ask questions are called Interrogative sentences.

Eg: How are you?

Where are the books that I gave you?

Are you coming to the party?

c) Imperative Sentence: The sentences that expresses order or request or suggestion, are called Imperative sentences.

Eg: Get out of the class. (Order)

Please give me a glass of water. (Request)

You should study hard to pass the exam. (Suggestion)

d) Optative Sentence: The sentences that expresses wish or pray are called Optative sentences.

Eg: May he passes the exam.

May his soul rest in peace.

Lord, thy will be done.

e) Exclamatory Sentence: The sentences that express sudden feeling or emotion, are called Exclamatory sentences.

Eg: What a lovely place!

Alas! He has lost the match.

How loud he speaks!

Fie on you!

Oh lord! Punish him for his sins.