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TYPES
OF SENTENCES ACCORDING TO FUNCTION
There are 4 kinds of sentences based
on its function:
1. Statement/Declarative
Sentence
è Any
sentences that states something about a subject. This kind of sentence
declares fact, wish, intent, or feeling.
Example:
I have seen that movie twice. I wish I could go on the picnic.
2. Question/Interrogative
Sentence
è Any
sentences that asks a question. It is followed by a question mark.
Example:
Do you have a sweater? Are you having a bad day?
3. Command/Imperative
Sentence
è Any
sentences that is used to state a command, request, or direction. The
subject is always "You," even though it may not be expressed in the
sentence.
Example:
(You) Be on time for dinner. (You) Open the window, please.
4. Exclamation/Exclamatory
Sentence
è Any
sentences that expresses strong feeling. It is followed by an
exclamation point.
Example:
Don't burn yourself out! Keep out!
after you read the explanation, please do the exercise quickly.
Activity
1
Use the numbers
above to classify these sentences!
Example: Susan is a
senior. 1
1. I wish I could go
to Colorado this summer.
2. Please set the
table for lunch.
3. The
vice-president will visit Egypt next week.
4. Don't you ever
get tired of watching television?
5. We bought our car
in April, 1975.
6. Didn't I meet you
at Rainbow Lake last summer?
7. Have you ever
roasted a turkey?
8. Ouch! I burned my
finger!
9. Turn left at the
second stop sign.
10. San Marino is
the smallest republic in Europe.
11. Initial the top
right-hand corner of each sheet of paper.
12. Richard Martin's
short stories have appeared in many magazines.
13. Have you ever
read The Red Badge of Courage?
14. You can't be
serious!
15. Meet me at seven
o'clock in front of the library.
16. Why are you so
worried about the exam?
17. Don't close your
mind to the other side of the question.
18. Nancy wants to
be a doctor.
19. I can't believe
it's all over!
20. Do you attend concerts given by
the Chicago Symphony Orchestra?
Activity
2
Write Declarative, Interrogative,
Imperative, and exclamatory sentences, 10 for each!
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