Grammar - Sentences - JSS2 English language Lesson Note

Types of Sentences
A sentence is a group of words that contains a subject and a finite verb and expresses a complete thought. A sentence must begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark. A sentence is a group of words that conveys a complete idea. It consists of a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a finite verb (what the subject does or is). Every sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark.

Each sentence in English provides some type of information. For example, a sentence can be a statement, a question, or a command. Hence, the following types of sentences can be identified:

Declarative Sentence
Imperative Sentence
Interrogative Sentence

1. Declarative Sentence:
Declarative sentences make statements or provide information. They tell us something about a subject.

Examples:

The sun is shining brightly. (This sentence tells us about the sun.)
My sister loves to read books. (This sentence tells us about my sister.)

2. Interrogative Sentence:
Interrogative sentences ask questions to seek information. They often start with words like who, what, where, when, why, or how.

Examples:

Where is the nearest park? (This sentence asks about the location of the park.)
What time does the movie start? (This sentence asks about the time the movie begins.)

3. Imperative Sentence:
Imperative sentences give commands or make requests. They tell someone to do something.

Examples:

Please pass me the salt. (This sentence asks someone to pass the salt.)
Turn off the lights before leaving. (This sentence commands someone to turn off the lights.)