The Different kinds of sentences according to function

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The Different kinds of sentences according to function.

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Declarative sentences. These are the most common type of sentences. They usually provide information and are used to make statements. Any time you state a fact, opinion, observation, or explanation in a plain manner,.

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Examples. . We hope to see you tomorrow. She is studying English..

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Interrogative Sentences. These are used to ask questions. You form a question when you want to ask someone something, either to make a request, offer something, get information, or clarification. typically feature a word order with the predicate and primary verb before the subject..

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Examples. “ Who was the last speaker?”.

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Imperative Sentences. These are used to issue orders or directives, or make demands. In this type of sentence the main verb is usually the base form. An imperative sentence can tell its subject to do (or not do) just about anything..

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Examples. Do your homework. Close the door. Wait for me! Call me tomorrow..

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Exclamatory sentences. As the title suggests, these sentences are used to make exclamations. typically start with the exclamatory pronouns “what” or “how” to emphasize an antecedent noun.

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Examples. You look so beautiful! What a silly man! Run! He’s coming here!.