In English, there are four types of sentences,

Each with its own structure and essence.

First, we have declarative sentences,
Stating facts or making statements with ease.

Next, interrogative sentences ask questions,

Seeking information or clarification without hesitation.
Imperative sentences give commands or requests,
Directing actions or expressing suggestions.

Lastly, exclamatory sentences show strong emotion,

Conveying excitement, surprise, or devotion.
These four types cover the English sentence range,
Expressing thoughts and ideas in a varied exchange.

Amidst the realm of English language's grace,

Four sentence types find their perfect place.
Declarative, with its confident tone,
Shares facts and knowledge we've come to own.
Interrogative, inquisitive and wise,
Poses questions that make thoughts arise.
Imperative, commanding and strong,
Directs actions, guiding the way along.

Exclamatory, with passion it sings,

Expressing emotions on vibrant wings.
From statements to questions, commands, and more,
English sentences, a linguistic lore.
In a realm of "if" where possibilities dwell,
Let me weave a poetic tale to beautifully tell,
Of conditional statements, their essence profound,
With harmonious verses, let their meanings resound.

"If it hadn't been for your help," I whisper with grace,

A second conditional, a past we embrace,
Imagining a different outcome, a path uncharted,
Where your assistance's absence left me unguarded.

"I wouldn't have succeeded," the result we perceive,

A consequence unrealized, in this realm we believe,
The third conditional, reflecting on the past,
A missed opportunity, a chance that didn't last.

In the realm of "if," a fourth type takes flight,

The first conditional, with future shining bright,
With hope in our hearts, we envision the way,
"If you stand by my side, we'll conquer each day."

In this poetic realm, where conditionals entwine,

Each line a testament, a symphony divine,
From certainties to dreams, their beauty unfolds,
A tapestry of words, where sentiments behold.

So let us celebrate the power of "if" in this ode,

Its nuances explored, its meaning bestowed,
For in these conditional lines, a story unfolds,
Of triumphs, regrets, and futures yet untold.