What is a Sentence?

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THE SENTENCE

1.
When we speak or write we use words We generally use these words in groups: as,
LittIe Jack Homer sat in a corner.

A group of words like this, which makes complete sense, Is called a Sentence.

Kinds of Sentences

2- Sentences are of four kinds :-

(1) Those which make statements or assertions; as,

• Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall

(2) Those which ask questions, as

• Where do you live ?

(3) Those which express commands, requests, or entreaties; as,

• Be quiet.
• Have mercy upon us.

(4) Those which express strong feelings, as,

• How cold the night is!
• What a shame!

A sentence that makes a statement or assertion is called a Declarative or Assertive sentence. 

A sentence that asks a question is called an lnterrogative sentence.

A sentence that expresses a command or an entreaty ts called an Imperative sentence.

A sentence that expresses strong feeling is called an Exclemetory sentence.

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