Types of sentences
Types of sentences
There are four types of sentences in the English language: declarative, exclamatory, imperative, and interrogatory. Each sentence type serves a different purpose. Understanding the different sentence types and how to use them will help improve your writing skills.
Declarative
A declarative sentence is a sentence that makes a statement—any statement, from vitally important information to a minor detail.As the simplest way to communicate information, declarative sentences are the most common type of sentence in the English language
Example of declarative sentence
I love my dog.
My new car is black.
George brushes her teeth twice a day.
She doesn't study German on Saturday.
I and my sister don't see each other anymore.
Tomorrow early morning first I go to morning walk.
Chemistry is my favorite subject, but my brother really likes social studies.
Exclamatory
An exclamatory sentence is one that expresses sudden or strong emotions and feelings. It begins with a capital letter and ends with an exclamation mark.
An exclamatory sentence is defined as “a sentence containing an exclamation or strong emphasis”, according to the Cambridge Dictionary. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the term ‘exclamation’ as “ a sharp or sudden utterance” or a “vehement expression of protest or complaint.” This is what an exclamatory sentence is meant to do as well.
Example of Exclamatory sentence
You were meant to be back yesterday!
Jeepers! You scared the life out of me!
We won!
You're adorable!
This puzzle is driving me up the wall!
It's a boy!
I'm really going to miss this place!
Imperative
Imperative sentences are how you communicate the things you need others around you to do. When you tell your friend where to pick you up after work, when you teach your new colleague how to perform their job duties, and even when you tell your dog to sit, you’re using imperative sentences.
Example of Imperative sentence
Bring me a glass of water.
Don't ever touch my phone.
Give me a pen and a pencil.
Play with intensity and courage.
Remember me when we are parted.
Never forget the person who loves you.
Take a step and don't move.
Don't be excited about everything without reason.
Interrogatory
Interrogative sentences typically feature a word order with the predicate and primary verb before the subject. For example, in the sentence “Who was the last speaker?” the pronoun “who” is the interrogative pronoun or question word, “was” is the primary verb, and “the last speaker” is the subject
Examples of interrogative sentence
What is your name?
Why are you late?
Where are you from?
When can you come?
Whose book is this?
Whom did you meet?
Which book is it?
How will you do it?
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