This document defines and provides examples of different types of sentences: - A sentence contains a subject and predicate and expresses a complete thought. Sentences are classified as declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory based on their use. - A declarative sentence makes a statement, with the subject before the verb. An imperative sentence gives a command or request, without mentioning the subject. An interrogative sentence asks a question, starting with an interrogative word. An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion, starting with a capital letter and ending with an exclamation point. Examples of each type of sentence are given.

1. A sentence may be
defined as a group of
words that contains a
subject and a predicate and
expresses a complete
thought.
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What is a sentence?

2. The baby is
smiling.
Subject
Predicate
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3. My pet is a
dog.
Subject
Predicate
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4. Sentences are classified
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according to use; and
according to form.

5. According to use, sentences are categorized as:
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declarative,
imperative,
interrogative; and
exclamatory.

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What is a declarative sentence?
A declarative sentence is one which
states or declares something or one that states
a fact.
e.g. The students are playing basketball.

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Declarative Sentence
In a declarative sentence, the subject usually comes
before the verb. It starts with a capital letter and ends with
a full stop in writing.

8. i. Students study their lessons.
ii. He is the owner of the lot where our
house stands.
iii. I am a teacher.
iv. The sun rises in the east.

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What is an imperative sentence?
An imperative sentence is one
which expresses a request, command or
an order.

10.  An imperative sentence starts with a capital letter
and ends with a period. Generally, the subject is not
mentioned and only the predicate is expressed.
 E.g.
i. Shut the door!
ii. Finish this by next week.

11.  Types of Imperative Sentences
 Share a Wish or Request – This type of imperative
sentence shares polite wishes and requests with
someone, such as, “Have a good day!”
 Offer an Invitation – This type of imperative sentence
extends an invitation, such as, “Please join me for
dinner tonight.”
 Share a Command/Request – This type of imperative
sentence gives a command or shares a request, such as,
“Stop beating the dog!”/ “Please give me a glass of
water.”
 Give Instructions – This type of imperative sentence
gives instructions, such as, “Let him cool down, and
then ask about the incident.”

12. Go to school.
Imperative Sentences
Please close the door.
Tell me who he is.
Please call your sister.
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Kindly lend me your book.

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What is an interrogative sentence?
An interrogative sentence is one that asks a question.
e.g.
Do you know that man?

14.  An interrogative sentence usually begins with an
asking word (wh- words, auxiliaries) with the first
letter in capital, and always ends with a question
mark (?).

15. i. Do you know how to write a poem?
ii. Did the boy finish his work?
iii. Why did you come late?
iv. Have you received my gift?
v. Where do you live?

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What is an exclamatory sentence?
An exclamatory sentence is one which
expresses a sudden or strong emotion or
feeling such as happiness, sadness, anger,
surprise, fear or excitement.
e.g.
Help! Our house is on fire!

17.  An exclamatory sentence begins with a capital letter
and ends with an exclamation mark (!).
 At times a period (.) is used to lessen the force of the
exclamation.
 E.g
i. What a good dinner that was!
ii. Forgive me, Mother!
iii. Ah! Here comes the professor.

18. References
 Bernardez, Edisteo B. (2005). Communication Arts 1.
Quezon City: Katha Inc.,.
 Dizon, Jaime R. (2009) . Self-Instructional Modules for
College English Communication Arts 1. Manila: Rex
Book Store.