## **Quick Revision Notes: Kinds of Sentences** ### **1. Declarative Sentence (Assertive Sentence)** * **Definition:** A declarative sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion. It provides information and is the most common type of sentence. * **Key Feature:** It always ends with a full stop (.). * **Structure:** Subject + Verb + Object/Complement (optional). * **Trick:** Think of it as **"declaring"** a fact or idea. * **Example:** * The sun rises in the east. (Statement of fact) * I love reading books. (Expression of opinion) ### **2. Interrogative Sentence** * **Definition:** An interrogative sentence asks a question. It seeks information. * **Key Feature:** It always ends with a question mark (?). * **Structure:** * **Yes/No Questions:** Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Main Verb... ? (e.g., Do you like coffee?) * **Wh- Questions:** Wh-word (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How) + Auxiliary Verb + Subject... ? (e.g., Where are you going?) * **Trick:** Remember it **"interrogates"** or questions. ### **3. Imperative Sentence** * **Definition:** An imperative sentence gives a command, makes a request, or offers advice. * **Key Feature:** It usually ends with a full stop (.), but can also end with an exclamation mark (!) for emphasis. The subject ('you') is almost always implied and not stated. * **Structure:** Verb (Base Form) + Object/Complement. * **Trick:** It **"imposes"** an action on someone. * **Examples:** * Please close the door. (Request) * Study hard for your exams. (Advice) * Get out! (Command, with emphasis) ### **4. Exclamatory Sentence** * **Definition:** An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion or excitement, such as surprise, joy, anger, or fear. * **Key Feature:** It always ends with an exclamation mark (!). * **Structure:** It often begins with "What" or "How," followed by a noun phrase or an adjective phrase. * **Trick:** It **"exclaims"** an emotion. * **Examples:** * What a beautiful day it is! (Joy/Pleasure) * How fast he runs! (Surprise) * Ouch! That hurts! (Pain) --- ### **Important for Exams & Commonly Asked Concepts** * **Imperative Subject:** The implied subject of an imperative sentence is always **"you."** * **Identifying Sentence Type:** The easiest way to identify a sentence type is by its **end punctuation mark** (full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark). * **Ambiguity:** A sentence's type is determined by its **purpose or function**, not just its structure. For example, "Will you please be quiet." is a request (imperative) disguised as an interrogative sentence. However, for most competitive exams, you will be expected to identify the primary function based on the punctuation and typical structure. * **Complex Sentences:** Be careful with compound and complex sentences. The kind of sentence (declarative, etc.) refers to the **entire sentence's overall purpose**. For example, "She ran because she was late" is a declarative sentence, not two separate ones. --- ### **Practice Questions** 1. What is the main function of a declarative sentence? * **Answer:** To make a statement or express an opinion. 2. What punctuation mark always ends an interrogative sentence? * **Answer:** A question mark (?). 3. What is the implied subject of the sentence "Close the window"? * **Answer:** You. 4. Identify the type of sentence: "What a stunning view!" * **Answer:** Exclamatory. 5. Which sentence type is used to give a command? * **Answer:** Imperative. 6. Does the sentence "He is a great singer" express a statement or a question? * **Answer:** A statement. 7. Change the following declarative sentence into an interrogative one: "You are coming to the party." * **Answer:** Are you coming to the party? 8. What emotion does an exclamatory sentence typically express? * **Answer:** Strong emotion or excitement. 9. What is the end punctuation for the sentence "Be quiet"? * **Answer:** A full stop (.). 10. What kind of sentence is this: "Where did you find this key?" * **Answer:** Interrogative. 11. What is the purpose of an imperative sentence? * **Answer:** To command, request, or advise. 12. Can an imperative sentence end with an exclamation mark? * **Answer:** Yes. 13. What is the difference between a declarative and an imperative sentence? * **Answer:** A declarative sentence states a fact, while an imperative sentence gives a command. 14. What punctuation is used at the end of "I am so happy!"? * **Answer:** An exclamation mark (!). 15. What type of sentence provides information? * **Answer:** Declarative. 16. What kind of sentence is "Please pass me the salt"? * **Answer:** Imperative. 17. Can a declarative sentence also express an opinion? * **Answer:** Yes. 18. What is the subject of the sentence "Never give up"? * **Answer:** You (implied). 19. Which sentence type would you use to ask for directions? * **Answer:** Interrogative. 20. What is the primary indicator for identifying a sentence type? * **Answer:** Its purpose and end punctuation mark. --- *Last updated: 19/8/2025*
## **Quick Revision Notes: Kinds of Sentences** ### **1. Declarative Sentence (Assertive Sentence)** * **Definition:** A declarative sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion. It provides information and is the most common type of sentence. * **Key Feature:** It always ends with a full stop (.). * **Structure:** Subject + Verb + Object/Complement (optional). * **Trick:** Think of it as **"declaring"** a fact or idea. * **Example:** * The sun rises in the east. (Statement of fact) * I love reading books. (Expression of opinion) ### **2. Interrogative Sentence** * **Definition:** An interrogative sentence asks a question. It seeks information. * **Key Feature:** It always ends with a question mark (?). * **Structure:** * **Yes/No Questions:** Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Main Verb... ? (e.g., Do you like coffee?) * **Wh- Questions:** Wh-word (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How) + Auxiliary Verb + Subject... ? (e.g., Where are you going?) * **Trick:** Remember it **"interrogates"** or questions. ### **3. Imperative Sentence** * **Definition:** An imperative sentence gives a command, makes a request, or offers advice. * **Key Feature:** It usually ends with a full stop (.), but can also end with an exclamation mark (!) for emphasis. The subject ('you') is almost always implied and not stated. * **Structure:** Verb (Base Form) + Object/Complement. * **Trick:** It **"imposes"** an action on someone. * **Examples:** * Please close the door. (Request) * Study hard for your exams. (Advice) * Get out! (Command, with emphasis) ### **4. Exclamatory Sentence** * **Definition:** An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion or excitement, such as surprise, joy, anger, or fear. * **Key Feature:** It always ends with an exclamation mark (!). * **Structure:** It often begins with "What" or "How," followed by a noun phrase or an adjective phrase. * **Trick:** It **"exclaims"** an emotion. * **Examples:** * What a beautiful day it is! (Joy/Pleasure) * How fast he runs! (Surprise) * Ouch! That hurts! (Pain) --- ### **Important for Exams & Commonly Asked Concepts** * **Imperative Subject:** The implied subject of an imperative sentence is always **"you."** * **Identifying Sentence Type:** The easiest way to identify a sentence type is by its **end punctuation mark** (full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark). * **Ambiguity:** A sentence's type is determined by its **purpose or function**, not just its structure. For example, "Will you please be quiet." is a request (imperative) disguised as an interrogative sentence. However, for most competitive exams, you will be expected to identify the primary function based on the punctuation and typical structure. * **Complex Sentences:** Be careful with compound and complex sentences. The kind of sentence (declarative, etc.) refers to the **entire sentence's overall purpose**. For example, "She ran because she was late" is a declarative sentence, not two separate ones. --- ### **Practice Questions** 1. What is the main function of a declarative sentence? * **Answer:** To make a statement or express an opinion. 2. What punctuation mark always ends an interrogative sentence? * **Answer:** A question mark (?). 3. What is the implied subject of the sentence "Close the window"? * **Answer:** You. 4. Identify the type of sentence: "What a stunning view!" * **Answer:** Exclamatory. 5. Which sentence type is used to give a command? * **Answer:** Imperative. 6. Does the sentence "He is a great singer" express a statement or a question? * **Answer:** A statement. 7. Change the following declarative sentence into an interrogative one: "You are coming to the party." * **Answer:** Are you coming to the party? 8. What emotion does an exclamatory sentence typically express? * **Answer:** Strong emotion or excitement. 9. What is the end punctuation for the sentence "Be quiet"? * **Answer:** A full stop (.). 10. What kind of sentence is this: "Where did you find this key?" * **Answer:** Interrogative. 11. What is the purpose of an imperative sentence? * **Answer:** To command, request, or advise. 12. Can an imperative sentence end with an exclamation mark? * **Answer:** Yes. 13. What is the difference between a declarative and an imperative sentence? * **Answer:** A declarative sentence states a fact, while an imperative sentence gives a command. 14. What punctuation is used at the end of "I am so happy!"? * **Answer:** An exclamation mark (!). 15. What type of sentence provides information? * **Answer:** Declarative. 16. What kind of sentence is "Please pass me the salt"? * **Answer:** Imperative. 17. Can a declarative sentence also express an opinion? * **Answer:** Yes. 18. What is the subject of the sentence "Never give up"? * **Answer:** You (implied). 19. Which sentence type would you use to ask for directions? * **Answer:** Interrogative. 20. What is the primary indicator for identifying a sentence type? * **Answer:** Its purpose and end punctuation mark. --- *Last updated: 19/8/2025*