SENTENCE

SENTENCE

A group of words like this, which makes complete sense, is called a Sentence.
Example:
a) Jack is a good boy.
b) I am a student.

Read: Parts of Speech

Kinds of Sentences:

Sentences are of five kinds:
1. Declarative or Assertive sentence
2. Interrogative sentence
3. Imperative sentence
4. Optative sentence
5. Exclamatory sentence.

Elaborate Discussion

• Declarative or Assertive sentence: A sentence that makes a statement or assertion is called a Declarative or Assertive.
  Example: John is a good player.
• Interrogative sentence: A sentence that asks a question is called an Interrogative sentence.
  Example: Where do you live?
• Imperative sentence: A sentence that expresses a command or an entreaty is called an Imperative sentence.
  Example: Have mercy upon us.
• Optative sentence: A sentence that expresses a wish, desire or a hope is called an Optative sentence.
  Example: God bless you!
• Exclamatory sentence: A sentence that expresses strong feeling is called an Exclamatory sentence.
  Example: What a shame!