THE SENTENCE

                                     THE SENTENCE


Definition : '' Group of words which make complete sense,is called a sentence ''.

Meaning  :   
A sentence is an  arrangement of words in order to reflect an idea or thought .We                               express our feeling with the help of words , and when the words are arranged in such
 a manner that it reflects the complete idea or thought is called sentence . We can say a                        systematic arrangement of words is called sentence
                    
  for eg :'' Always teacher your respect.''

  can you understand what does it mean ?
 ans : no 

 but why ?

   It is a group of words ,then why you are unable to understand the meaning ?
  ans : because it is not in a systematic manner and therefore reflecting no idea or complete 
           sense .

NOTE : REMEMBER A SENTENCE REFERS TO AN ARRANGEMENT OF WORDS IN 
               AN ORDERLY MANNER . JUMBLED WORDS CANNOT FORM A SENTENCE


Therefore to make it meaningful and sensible we should arrange it in proper manner 
like : ''Always respect your teacher ''. Now it makes complete sense as it is arranged in a proper
manner.


                                             KINDS OF SENTENCES 
  1. Assertive or declarative 
  2. Imperative 
  3. Exclamatory 
  4. Interrogative
  5. Optative 
1.]  Assertive sentence : which are also known as declarative sentences ,as per name its clear                                                that those sentences which make assertions or statements are known as 
                                     assertive sentences .following sentences are positive statements :

       for eg :  It is a sunny day .
                    Jack and Jill went up the hill.
                    honesty is the best policy .
                    Humpty dumpty sat on a wall .

       Assertive sentences can be both positive and negative sentences .Sentences which give 
      positive meaning are called affirmative sentences and sentences which give negative sense 
      are called negative sentences . here are some examples of negative statements .

     for eg : It is not a sunny day 
                 I shall not attend the party .
                 I have never been to Australia .
                 We should not hate anybody.
2.] Imperative sentences :  Sentences which express orders ,commands ,request,suggestions, 
                                              proposals and advice are called Imperative sentences .

     for eg : Stand in a straight line .
                let's go for party tomorrow.
                Shut the door ,please .
                let's help poor villagers .

 3.]  Exclamatory sentences : Sentences which express the feeling or expression like -  joy ,fear
                                                 excitement ,disappointment etc are called exclamatory sentences.

    for eg : Yippie ! tomorrow is a holiday .
                  Hurray ! we won the match .
                  Alas ! he was shot dead .
                  Wow! what a beautiful day it is .

       [expressions are always denoted with exclamation mark [!] ]
                                                                            

 4.]  Interrogative sentences : A sentence that enquire or asks a question is called an  
                                                 interrogative sentence .
   
       for eg : How are you ?
                    What are you doing ?
                    Why were you absent yesterday?
                    Who are you ? 

     [ Interrogative sentences are always denoted with question mark at the end [?] ]

 5.]  Optative sentence : The sentences which expresses ardent wish ,prayer or curse is called an 
                                         Optative sentence .
   for eg :   May God bless you . 
                  May you live long and healthy life .
                  Congratulation! on your success .
                   Oh! God ,grant me this boon.


HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE LESSON ON'' KINDS OF SENTENCES'' . NOW I'LL BE PROVIDING YOU WITH SOME INTERESTING EXERCISE  TO RECAPITULATE  .

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  KINDS OF SENTENCES [ exercise -1] by bo$ki 

  Read the following sentences carefully and identify its kind :

1.]   Oh ! what a terrible accident -
2.]   How is your mother now ? -
3.]   Wow ! it is an exciting match -
4.]   Ravi is going to market.  -
5.]   Let's help women cross the bridge.  -
6.]   What is the time ? -
7.]   Stand at ease .  -
8.]   May god help innocent.  -
9.]   Time and tide waits for none .  -
10]  Don't make noise .  -

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  KINDS OF SENTENCES [ exercise -2 ]   by bo$ki 

   MATCH THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITH ITS KIND :

 1.] What an awful sight !                         interrogative 
 2.] Let's play outside .                              assertive 
 3.]  What are you doing here ?                declarative 
 4.]  Wow ! What a sunny day it is .          optative 
 5.]  Gosh ! again I missed the train         imperative 
 6.]  Barking dog seldom bites                  exclamatory 


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 KINDS OF SENTENCES [ exercise -3 ]   by bo$ki

ADD THE PUNCTUATION TO THE GIVEN SENTENCES AND MENTION ITS KIND :
  1. mary walks down the hill
  2. do you have any problem with me 
  3. what a beautiful painting it is 
  4. stand quiet and shut your mouth 
  5. what is the difference between attitude and aptitude 
  6. may her soul rest in peace 
  7. smoking is injurious to health
  8. hurray today is holiday 
  9. to err is human to forgive is divine 
  10. post this letter at once 
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 KINDS OF SENTENCES [ exercise -4]     by bo$ki

  FILL IN THE BLANKS :

   1.  A __________ arrangement of words is called sentence .
   2.  _________  words cannot make a sentence .
   3   A sentence always begin with _______ and end with ________ 
   4.  Interrogative sentence always end with ______.
   5.  ______ kind of sentences refers to expression .
   6.   Assertive sentences are also called _________.
   7.   Assertive sentences can be of two types ,one is ______ and another can be _____.
   8.   Sentence which refers to orders or command is called __________;
   9.   Optative sentences includes _______ and _______.
  10   [ !] It is used for  ________ sentences.
            
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