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Types of Sentences

A sentence is a group of words that conveys a complete thought, consisting of a subject and a predicate. There are four types of sentences based on structure: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex, each varying in the number of clauses. Additionally, sentences can be categorized by function into declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory types.

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Types of Sentences

A sentence is a group of words that conveys a complete thought, consisting of a subject and a predicate. There are four types of sentences based on structure: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex, each varying in the number of clauses. Additionally, sentences can be categorized by function into declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory types.

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SENTENCES & PASSIVE VOICE

1. What is a Sentence?

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It must have:

• A subject (who or what the sentence is about)

• A predicate (what the subject does or is)

Example:
The dog (subject) barked loudly (predicate).

2. Types of Sentences by Structure

A. Simple Sentence

• Has one independent clause (a complete thought).

• Contains a subject and a verb.

Example:
She runs every morning.

B. Compound Sentence

• Has two or more independent clauses.

• Joined by coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

Example:
He studied hard, and he passed the test.

C. Complex Sentence

• Has one independent clause and one or more dependent (subordinate) clauses.

• Uses subordinating conjunctions like because, although, since, unless, while.

Example:
Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.
D. Compound-Complex Sentence

• Has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

Example:
Although she was tired, she finished her homework, and she went to bed.

3. Types of Sentences by Function

Type Purpose Example

Declarative Gives information I love reading.

Interrogative Asks a question Do you like pizza?

Imperative Gives a command or request Please close the door.

Exclamatory Shows strong emotion What a beautiful view!

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