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Types of Sentences

The document outlines the various types of sentences in English grammar, including declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory, compound, complex, compound-complex, simple, fragmented, and active/passive sentences. Each type is defined and accompanied by examples to illustrate their structure and purpose. Understanding these sentence types is essential for effective communication and clarity in writing.

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Types of Sentences

The document outlines the various types of sentences in English grammar, including declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory, compound, complex, compound-complex, simple, fragmented, and active/passive sentences. Each type is defined and accompanied by examples to illustrate their structure and purpose. Understanding these sentence types is essential for effective communication and clarity in writing.

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Type of sentences

In English grammar, sentences are classified into several types based on


their structure, purpose, and the number of clauses they contain. Here are
the main types of sentences with examples:

1. *Declarative Sentences (Statements)*

Declarative sentences state a fact, opinion, or assertion. They end with a


period (.).

- Example: "The sun rises in the east."

2. *Interrogative Sentences (Questions)*

Interrogative sentences ask a question. They end with a question mark (?).

- Example: "What is the capital of France?"

3. *Imperative Sentences (Commands)*

Imperative sentences give a command, instruction, or request. They can end


with a period (.) or an exclamation mark (!).

- Example: "Close the door."

4. *Exclamatory Sentences (Exclamations)*

Exclamatory sentences express strong emotions or feelings. They end with


an exclamation mark (!).

- Example: "What a beautiful day!"


5. *Compound Sentences*

Compound sentences contain two or more independent clauses joined by a


conjunction.

- Example: "I went to the store, and I bought some milk."

6. *Complex Sentences*

Complex sentences contain one independent clause and one or more


dependent clauses.

- Example: "I went to the store because I needed to buy some milk."

7. *Compound-Complex Sentences*

Compound-complex sentences contain two or more independent clauses and


one or more dependent clauses.

- Example: "I went to the store because I needed to buy some milk, and I also
picked up some eggs."

8. *Simple Sentences*

Simple sentences contain a single independent clause.

- Example: "I went to the store."

9. *Fragmented Sentences*

Fragmented sentences are incomplete sentences that lack a subject or verb.


- Example: "The big red car." (This sentence is incomplete and lacks a verb.)

10. *Active and Passive Sentences*

Active sentences have the subject performing the action, while passive
sentences have the subject receiving the action.

- Active example: "The dog bites the man."

- Passive example: "The man was bitten by the dog."

These are the main types of sentences in English grammar. Understanding


the different types of sentences can help you communicate more effectively
and construct clear, concise sentences.

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