Sentences

 Types of Sentences

Sentences can be classified into four types based on the meaning they convey.

1. Declarative :  states something 

Subject + Verb + …………..( . )

1. Affirmative/ Positive statement

I play chess.

2. Negative 

My brother doesn't play chess.

3. Emphatic

          She does sing. 

Affirmative	Negative	Emphatic
I speak English.   V1 = do+V	I don’t speak English.	I do speak English.
She cooks food.  V(s/es) = does + V	She doesn’t cook food.	She does speak English.
We played well.  V2 = did +  V	We didn’t play well.	We did play well.

2. Interrogative :  Asks something

Verb  +   Subject  ………… ( ? )

1. Yes / No questions

Do you speak Hindi?

2. Wh- questions

Where are you going?

       

Positive	Negative
Do I speak English?	Don’t I speak English?
Does she cook food?	Doesn’t she cook food?
We played well.	We didn’t play well.

3. Imperative Sentences:   Instructs, requests or advises

Verb  + ………………..       ( . )

1. Commands

Close the door.

2. Requests

Please close the door

3. Advice

Be careful while cooking.

4. Exclamatory Sentences  : Expresses a strong feeling 

Oh! Alas! Hurrah!   Subject +  Verb1

How beautiful the flower is!