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Four Types of Sentences According To Structure
Four Types of Sentences According To Structure
Four Types of Sentences According To Structure
According to Purpose:
Declarative sentence (.)
Imperative sentence (.)
Interrogative sentence (?)
Exclamatory sentence (!)
Declarative sentences or
declarations convey information
or make statements.
Example:
Marcco crosses the street carefully.
His brother has lived in Davao City for ten
years.
Kent knows to clean the table after each
meal.
Ryan sings a song.
Periods indicate
declarative sentences in
written English.
2. Interrogative Sentence
Interrogative sentences, or questions, request information or
asks question.
Example
When does the jeepney leave for school?
Have you brushed your teeth today?
What is the title of your favorite song?
Where will you throw your biscuit wrapper?
Question mark is the
punctuation used in
interrogative sentences.
3. Imperative sentence
Marcco, kindly close the door.
Kent, please give me a glass
of water.
Ryan, please stand up.
Students please come to
school tomorrow at 8:00 AM.
Exclamatory Sentences
Hurray! Kent won in the contest.
Ouch! It hurts my fingers.
Yes! Mommy is here now.
Oh, no! Daddy left the car key
inside my bag.