Classification

Topic/Course of Sentences
Sub-Topic (Example: name of college)
Purpose of Communication
 Declarative sentence
e.g., We are learning the classification of the sentences now.


Topic/Course
Interrogative sentence
Sub-Topic (Example: name of college)
e.g., When can I call you back?

 Imperative sentence
e.g., Please talk softly.
Just get out of here!

 Exclamatory sentence
e.g., What a wonderful sight!
How nice of you!
 Meaning Punctuation Formation
Exclamatory Expressing strong Ends in (!) What + a/an + adjective
feelings + subject + verb!
OR
How + adjective +
Topic/Course subject + verb!
Sub-Topic (Example: name of college)
Assertive Declaring, Stating Ends in (.) Subject + Verb + ………

Interrogative Questions Ends in (?) ‘Wh’ word + auxiliary

verb + subject + main
verb…….?
OR
auxiliary verb + subject
+ main verb…….?
Imperative Command, request or Ends in (.) or (!) as per Verb + …………
advice need The subject ‘you‘ is
hidden
 Identify the sentences based on their type

1. What type of sentence is this?

2. This is an exclamatory sentence.

3. What a sentence this is!

4. Write out the correct sentence type of this sentence.

5. Name the continents of the world.

6. Are you knowledgeable enough to identify which type of sentence this is?

7. Do you like this exercise?

8. Don't call your friend now, she might be angry.

9. This exercise appears simple.

10. Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam is a professor of aeronautics.

 Question
11. Which of these is a declarative sentence?

A. Will you go to the store with me?

B. Wow, you did a great job!
C. I am a student at Rush Strong School.
 Question
12. Which of these is an interrogative sentence?

A. You won the prize!

B. Can you play basketball?
C. He has blonde hair and blue eyes.
 Question
13. Which of these is an exclamatory sentence?

A. You are a third grade student.

B. What a beautiful day!
C. What is your address?
Structure
 Topic/Course
 The sun sets
Sub-Topic in thename
(Example: west.
of college)

 A simple sentence is one that contains a single independent

thought. It contains one independent clause.
 Topic/Course
 He did not cheat on her, for it was not the right thing to do.
Sub-Topic (Example: name of college)

 A compound sentence is one that contains two distinct thoughts/

ideas. Both the ideas are important and are connected by a
coordinating conjunction.

 I think I will buy the red car, or I will lease the blue one.
 I really want to go to work, but I am too sick to drive.
 Topic/Course
Though it was raining, Prabhu didn't take an umbrella
Sub-Topic (Example: name of college)
 A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one
dependent clause.

 When the cost goes up, customers buy less clothing.

 As she was bright and ambitious, she became manager in no time.
 Although I study so hard, I never get good marks, and I haven’t
Topic/Course
developed interest in any subject.
Sub-Topic (Example: name of college)

 A compound complex sentence contains at least two independent

clauses and one dependent clause.

Though it was raining, Prabhu didn't want to take an umbrella and he

caught a cold.
 What type of sentence is each of the following?

1. Srinath is my best friend.

2. Tom and Kathik are going home.

3. She had come to meet me, but I was not at my desk, then.

4. As it was getting dark early, we thought it might rain.

5. She came to console me, yet I wasn’t interested.

6. You can come to my house now and finish copying the questions.

7. She could meet him anytime, whereas her friend has to wait at least a
week between visits.

8. Whether you agree or not, I am going to meet my friend today.

9. Sachin will play cricket and basketball today.

10. We will go the movies and have our dinner at the nearby restaurant later.
Transformation of sentences
 Transform the sentences as instructed

1. Being innocent, he never thought of running away. (Into compound).

2. Be honest and everyone will respect you. (Into Complex)

3. You must take your medicine, otherwise you cannot get well. (Into Simple)

4. He aimed at winning the prize and worked hard.(Into Complex)

5. Do as I tell you or you will regret it.(Into Complex)

 Transform the sentences as instructed

1. How did she hide from the Nazis? (Into Assertive)

2. Would he answer me? (Into Assertive)

3. How you have grown! (Into Assertive)

Drill
Exercise 1

Identify each sentence in the paragraph according to the type of

sentence. (Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative and Exclamatory)
 First Day of Third Grade

On the first day of school, I meet my teacher. My teacher's name is

Mrs. Wong. She is so nice! We talked about the rules and she asked
many questions. These are some of the questions she asked our
class. What would you like to learn this year? Are you excited about
third grade? What is your favorite thing about school? What are
some of the things you are interested in? After answering these
questions we began reading a book by Beverly Clearly. I loved the
book! I was very interested in the main character. She hated cursive!
Then we had circle time and talked about some of the things we will
learn in third grade this year. I really enjoyed the first day of school!
Exercise 2

Change the Exclamatory sentence to Assertive and vice versa.

1. He was pleased with the results.

2. What a piece of art it is!

3. If only I were young again!

Exercise 3

Change the Assertive sentences to interrogative.

1. Many of these millions have succeeded.

2. She went to the kitchen.

3. Arun's achievements are particularly noteworthy.

Exercise 4
Question
Identify the type of sentences:

1. During last night’s game, the bases were loaded, and Bob hit a grand slam.

A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
 Question
Identify the type of sentences:

2. This summer our vacation should be both exciting and restful.

A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
 Question
Identify the type of sentences:

3. Barbara and Joanne whispered and giggled all night.

A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
 Question
Identify the type of sentences:

4. We decided to go fishing and camp out at the lake.

A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
 Question
Identify the type of sentences:

5. If you distribute the ballots, I will count them.

A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
 Question
Identify the type of sentences:

6. John went to school today, but James remained at home.

A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
 Question
Identify the type of sentences:

7. When Marcia was a treasurer of her class last year, she was also president.

A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
 Question
Identify the type of sentences:

8. My brother bought his calculator, and he has made fewer mistakes in his
monthly checking statements.

A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
 Question
Identify the type of sentences:

9. The author who is touring several cities to promote his books will be in
Chicago at the end of the October.

A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
 Question
Identify the type of sentences:

10. Although I have read many books by John Steinbeck, my favorite is The
Pearl.

A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
Exercise 5
Question
Convert the following simple sentences into compound sentences:

1. Besides being thrown into jail, he was heavily fined.

2. The old man sat near the fire, smoking.

3. By his pleasant manner, the boy became popular.

4. The teacher punished the boy for his disobedience.

5. In spite of his illness he came to work.

6. In the event of his being late, he will miss the train.

Exercise 6

Convert the following compound sentences into complex sentences.

1. They were insulted, but they were not beaten.

2. Do not eat too much or you will fall ill.

3. The police searched the room but they couldn't find anything objectionable.

4. Oliver Twist ran away, or they would have seized him.

5. He may be honest, but he is selfish.

6. The thief saw the police constable and tried to run away.

7. He wants to build a house; therefore, he has purchased a plot of land.

8. I helped him, but I did not expect any reward from him.

9. The day dawned and we got up.

10. Do as I tell you or you will regret it.

Exercise 7

Convert the following compound sentences into simple sentences.

1. The storm subsided and we continued our journey.

2. Not only the crops, but cattle and sheep also were destroyed by the flood.

3. He is rich, yet he is not happy.

4. We must eat or we cannot live.

5. They were poor and often suffered great hardship

Exercise 8

Convert the following simple sentences into compound sentences.

1. John admitted his guilt.

2. The Principal is likely to punish him.

3. I have informed of his success.

4. Alice is a said to be a good doctor.

5. His looks proclaims his innocence.

6. He confessed his guilt.

7. I expect to meet Anita today.

8. He worked hard to pass the examination.

9. Only members are admitted to the club.

10. I saw a wounded bird.

Exercise 9

Convert the following complex sentences into simple sentences.

1. He said that he was innocent.

2. Tell me where you live.

3. He died in the village where he was born.

4. I have no advice that I can offer you.

5. As you sow, so shall you reap.

6. You will reap the fruits of your sowing.

7. He will not work unless he is compelled.

Exercise 10

Convert the following complex sentences into compound sentences.

1. We can prove that earth is round.

2. I am certain you have made a mistake.

3. If you do not hurry, you will miss the train.

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