Types of Sentences in English
Declarative
A sentence that simply declares, or
asserts, or affirms, or denies something is called a declarative sentence.
Examples
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Zahid is a very cute boy.
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Saad would not come.
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Shahid has written a letter.
Interrogative
Sentences are called interrogative when a
question is asked in them.
Examples
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Did he come yesterday?
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What is your name?
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Have you read this book?
Interrogative sentences end with a question mark.
Imperative
Sentences are those that tell you to do something
about command or a request or a prohibition or advice.
Examples
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Do not enter!
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Look out!
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Have some more tea, please.
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Dear children, do not walk in the sun
bareheaded.
If the idea or command expressed in an imperative
sentence is strong it ends with an exclamation mark (!) otherwise it ends with
a full stop.
Exclamatory
Any sentence that exclaims is an
exclamatory sentence! It expresses strong emotion or excitement.
Examples
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How well the team played!
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What fools are these boys!
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How terrible!
If it is a mild sentence it may not end with an
exclamation mark rather with a full stop. An exclamatory sentence may also
contain an interjection. This would be cleared through examples:
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Hurray! We won the match.
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Alas! My grandfather died.
Optative
A sentence that expresses a wish or prayer
or entreaty is called an optative sentence.
Examples
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May you be very happy.
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Have mercy upon us, O’ Lord!
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Make him work hard.