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Types of Sentences: Course in Charge: Ms. Mahrukh Aslam Course Title: English Compulsory I Course Code: ENG-1011

This document discusses different types of sentences based on function and structure. It defines a sentence and explains that sentences can be categorized as declarative, affirmative, interrogative, exclamatory, or imperative based on their function. Each type of functional sentence is defined and an example is provided. The document also discusses kinds of sentences based on their structure. In conclusion, it provides references used for the content.

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Types of Sentences: Course in Charge: Ms. Mahrukh Aslam Course Title: English Compulsory I Course Code: ENG-1011

This document discusses different types of sentences based on function and structure. It defines a sentence and explains that sentences can be categorized as declarative, affirmative, interrogative, exclamatory, or imperative based on their function. Each type of functional sentence is defined and an example is provided. The document also discusses kinds of sentences based on their structure. In conclusion, it provides references used for the content.

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TYPES OF

SENTENCES
Course In charge: Ms. Mahrukh Aslam
Course title: English Compulsory I
Course code: ENG-1011
OVERVIEW: OBJECTIVE:
Types of sentences on the basis The learners will be able to
of function and structure will comprehend and identify the
be explained in this lecture. forms of sentences on their
functional and structural level.
What is a sentence?
◦ A group of words that makes complete sense is called a
sentence.
◦ A sentence expresses a complete thought.
◦ A sentence must contain a subject and a verb.
◦ We can categorize sentences based on their function and
their structure.
Kinds of Sentences on Functional level
◦ Declarative
◦ Affirmative
◦ Interrogative
◦ Exclamatory
◦ Imperative
Declarative sentence: Affirmative sentence:
A declarative sentence states a fact Any statement that is positive and
and ends with a full stop. It is not negative is known as
called declarative because it states affirmative or assertive sentence.
or declares something. It is also Example:
known as a ‘Statement’.
1. She has completed her work.
Example:
2. They are watching a horror
1. All the children are in school movie.
uniform.
2. Studying makes taking a test
easier.
Interrogative sentence: Exclamatory sentence:

An interrogative sentence asks a An exclamatory sentence expresses


excitement, strong feelings or emotions.
question and ends with a question
It ends with an exclamation mark.
mark. These types of sentences Exclamatory words are words that
have a helping verb before the generate a strong emotional response.
subject. For example:
Example: Wow! , Awesome! , Alas! , Oh! , Hurrah!
1. Where are they going? 1. Hurrah! We accomplished our
mission.
2. Have you read the newspaper?
2. Alas! He failed the exam.
 Imperative sentence:
An imperative sentence expresses a command, a
polite request, a suggestion or an advice. The
subject is hidden in an imperative sentence.
Example:
1. Please clean your room. (Request)
2. Consider vegetables over meat. (Advice)
References:

◦ http://examples.yourdictionary.com/compound-sentence-examples.html
◦ http://www.english-grammar-revolution.com/sentence-structure.html
THE END
THANK YOU

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