THE SENTENCE

THE SENTENCE

CHAPTER 1

1. When we speak or write we use words. We generally use these words in groups; as, Little Jack Horner sat in a corner.

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

Kinds of Sentences

2. Sentences are of four kinds:

(1) Those which make statements or assertions; as,

 (2) Those which as 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 could the nights !

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

A sentence that asks 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.