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WHAT IS A SENTENCE?

• A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.


• Every sentence must have a subject and a predicate.
o A predicate is the part of a sentence that tells us what the subject is
doing or describes it. It always includes a verb and sometimes more
words that complete the idea.

For example:

Sentence: "The cat sleeps on the couch."


Subject: "The cat"
Predicate: "sleeps on the couch" (tells us what the cat is doing)

• Sentences are categorized based on their structure and purpose.

TYPES OF SENTENCES BY FUNCTION

• Sentences can be classified into four types based on their purpose:


1. Declarative
2. Interrogative
3. Imperative
4. Exclamatory

Declarative Sentences

• Used to state a fact or an opinion.


• End with a full stop/period (.)
• Example: "The sun rises in the east."

Interrogative Sentences

• Used to ask a question.


• End with a question mark (?)
• Example: "Where are you going?"

Imperative Sentences

• Used to give a command, request, or instruction.


• Could end with a full stop/ period (.) but can also end with an exclamation
mark (!).
• Example: "Please close the door."
Exclamatory Sentences

• Express strong emotions or excitement.


• End with an exclamation mark (!)
• Example: "Wow! That was an amazing performance!"

TYPES OF SENTENCES BY STRUCTURE

• Sentences can also be classified based on their structure:


1. Simple Sentence
2. Compound Sentence
3. Complex Sentence
4. Compound-Complex Sentence

Simple Sentences

• Contains one independent clause.


• Has a subject and a predicate.
• Example: "She loves reading."

Compound Sentences

• Contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating


conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so – FANBOYS)
• Example: "I wanted to go outside, but it started raining."

Complex Sentences

• Contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.


• Example: "Although it was raining, we still went for a walk." “Although she was
tired, she finished her work.”

Compound-Complex Sentences

• Contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent


clauses.
• Example: "Because I studied hard, I passed the test, and I celebrated with my
friends."
SUMMARY

• Sentences are classified by their function (Declarative, Interrogative,


Imperative, Exclamatory) and by their structure (Simple, Compound,
Complex, Compound-Complex).
• Knowing these types helps in writing clearer and more effective sentences.
QUIZ TIME!

Identify the type of each sentence:


If it’s a simple sentence, identify the verb and the predicate.
If it’s compound, identify the aspect that makes it compound.
If it’s complex, identify the dependent clause and the independent clause.
If it’s compound-complex, identify the aspect that makes it compound, and the
dependent and independent clauses that makes it complex.

1. I like to read books.


2. She wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
3. After the game, we went out for ice cream.
4. Tom and Sarah went to the store, and they bought snacks.
5. If I finish my homework, I will watch TV.
6. He studied hard, so he passed the exam.
7. The dog barked loudly because it saw a stranger.
8. Mary went to the library, and John stayed home to study.
9. I can’t wait for the weekend since I have a lot of fun plans.
10. She loves music, but she doesn’t like dancing.
11. Although the sun was shining, it was cold outside.
12. We need to buy groceries, but I forgot to bring my wallet.
13. While I was cooking dinner, my brother cleaned the house.
14. Jack is learning to play the guitar, and Emma is learning the piano.
15. If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic, and we’ll reschedule it for next
week.
16. He worked hard, yet he didn’t win the prize.
17. I have a lot of homework to do, so I’ll stay up late tonight.
18. Since she moved to the new city, she has made many friends, and she’s happy
with her decision.
19. Before we leave, we need to pack our bags.
20. I like to swim, and I also enjoy hiking in the mountains.

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