Sentence and Types of Sentences:
When we write or speak, we use words. Generally, we use these words in groups as:
Two aerials meet on a roof, fell in love and get married. The ceremony wasn't much but the reception was brilliant.
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other, "Does this taste funny to you?”
A set of words like this which makes complete sense is called a sentence.
Types of Sentences:
Sentences can be basically group into four types:
1) Declarative or Assertive Sentences: Those which make statement or assertion; as,
a) A baby sitter is a teenager acting like an adult while the adults are out acting like teenagers.
b) The only time a man runs faster than a cheetah is when the cheetah is behind him.
2) Interrogative Sentences: Those which ask questions; as
a) Why is abbreviation such a long word?
b) What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?
c) If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
3) Imperative Sentences: Those which express requests or commands; as
a) Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.
b) Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.
4) Exclamatory Sentences: Those which express strong feelings; as
a) All I can say about life is, Oh God, enjoy it!
b) I can't believe it! Reading
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