SENTENCES

Definition, Types, and Examples of Sentences

Sentence, or sentences in Indonesian, is a grammatical construction that

expresses a complete thought. Sentences can be formed from one or more
clauses, where at least there must be an independent clause. The following will
explain the meaning, types, and examples of sentences in English.

Definition of Sentence

Sentences begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop (titik),
exclamation mark (tanda seru), or question mark (tanda tanya).

Sentence (sentence) is a collection of meaningful words, subject and verb

patterns, can stand alone, and express an idea or idea in full. In writing, a
sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a final sign in the form of a
full stop (titik), question mark (tanda seru), or exclamation mark (tanda tanya).
However, in certain cases, a sentence can consist of only one word, so the
structure is not subject + verb. Nevertheless, the ideas conveyed remain intact or
complete to be understood. Sentence can be exemplified by utterances like the
one below.

He has a meeting to attend tomorrow.

Is it still available to grab?

Call me later!

Stop!

From the example above, it can be seen that sentences have various
forms, ranging from words with the type of verb to statements with the
arrangement of subject + verb.
Sentence Types and Examples

Here are the types and examples of sentences in English.

1. Simple Sentence

A simple sentence is a simple sentence that consists of one main sentence

(independent clause). Example:

Tom typed the paper himself.

They are going to celebrate the victory.

Everything is under control.

2. Compound Sentence

A compound sentence is a sentence that is formed from two main

sentences connected by a coordinating conjunction (and, or, but), conjunctive
adverb (however, therefore, hence), or a semicolon. Example:

He is tired, but he is excited.

He is tired; however, he is excited.

He is tired; he is excited.

3. Complex Sentence

A complex sentence is a sentence composed of one clause and the main

clause connected by a complex conjunction. Example:

Although he is tired, he is excited.

He is excited although he is tired.

4. Compound-complex sentences
 A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that combines two main
sentences and one or more subordinate clauses. Example:

Although he is tired, he is excited, but he does not want to go there again.

Sentence Pattern

In terms of pattern, sentence has 7 basic patterns as below.

1. SV : John / laughed.

2. SVO : John / kissed / Jane.

3. SVC : John / is / tall.

4. SVOO : John / gave / Jane / a present.

5. SVOC : John / made / Jane / angry.

6. SVA : John / sat / up.

7. SVOA : John / put / the bag / down.

Information:

S = Subject, V = Verb, O = Object, C = Complement, and A = Adverb

Sentence Usage

Based on their use, sentences are divided into 4 categories, namely:

1. Declarative Sentence

Declarative sentences are sentences used to make statements, either in the

affirmative (positive) or negative form.
The scenery is very picturesque.

I don't want to get bored with it.

2. Interrogative Sentence

An interrogative sentence is a sentence that is used to make a question,

whether it is in the affirmative or negative form.

Are they ready for the trial?

Don't you feel it?

3. Exclamatory Sentence

Exclamatory sentences are sentences used to express strong feelings.

How big this statue is!

Just do it!

4. Imperative Sentence

Imperative sentences are sentences that are used to give orders or

prohibitions.

Close the lid after shutdown.

Don't leave your luggage unguarded.