Types of Sentences
Types of sentences in English Language
Types of Sentence(s)
Basically there are Six kinds of sentences:
1. Statement (Affirmative / Negative)
Examples:
Affirmative / Positive
- The Sun rises in the East.
- Peacock is our national bird.
- Tsunami killed lacs of people.
Negative
- The sun does not rise in the East.
- A tiger doesn’t eat grass.
- I am not feeling well.
2. Interrogative (Questions)
Examples:
- When will you go to USA?
- What is your name?
- Is Air India our National Airline?
- Was the movie enjoyable?
3. Imperative (Commands/Orders, Requests, Suggestions)
Examples:
- Attention! (for Army / Police )
- Shut up!
- Please give me the book.
- Lets go for a walk.
4. Exclamatory (Express-Anger, Fear, Joy, Surprise)
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- You stupid, shut up!
- Oh! It’s a snake.
- How lucky I am!
- Oops! I lost my keys again.
5. Illative (Express a strong desire or hope)
Examples:
- I wish I had a car.
- I wish I had more friends.
- I wish I spoke English.
6. Doubt Indicating (Possibility)
Examples:
- I may go to London.
- She may come.
- I may stand for election.
