The Sentence

When we speak or write, we use words. We generally use these words in groups; as, He is playing cricket.

A group of words like this, which makes complete sense, is called a Sentence.

Kinds of Sentences:

Sentences are of four kinds:

1.      Those which make statements or assertions; as,

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.

2.      Those which ask questions; as

Where do you live?

3.      Those which express commands, requests or entreaties; as

Be quiet.

Have mercy upon us.

4.      Those which express strong feelings; as

How cold the night is!

What a shame!

A sentence that makes a statement or assertion is called a Declarative or Assertive sentence.

A sentence that asks a question is called an Interrogative sentence.

A sentence that expresses a command or an entreaty is called an Imperative sentence.

A sentence that expresses strong feeling is called an Exclamatory sentence.