8th Class English Types of Sentence Kinds of Sentences

     Kinds of Sentences

Sentences can be divided into five kinds. They are the following:

1. Statement                                      (or Assertive Sentence)

2. Question                                         (or interrogative Sentence)

3. Command                                      (or imperative Sentence)

4. Exclamation                                  (or Exclamatory Sentence)

5. Optative                                          (or Optative Sentence)  

       Assertive or Statement

An assertive sentence is a sentence that states a fact. Such sentences are simple statements. They state, assert, or declare something.  

•   The logjam in the Parliament over various incidents of corruption has gone on for 11 days.
•   India created history by recording their best-ever performance in Common Wealth Games with 101 medals.
•   India emerged from the track and field events with five gold, two silver and four bronze medals.  

The above given sentences state a fact. Therefore, they are assertive sentences.  

       Interrogative Sentence

An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence which usually asks a question and uses a question mark (?). They may ask for information or for confirmation or denial of a statement. They begin with a question word such as what, who, or how, or a helping verb such as do/does, can or would.

• Which team beat Thailand to clinch the inaugural women's kabaddi gold in the Asian Games?
• Did their apprehensions were genuine?
• Are you eyeing the first rank in the engineering exam?

The above given sentences asks questions. Therefore, they are interrogative sentences.  

       Imperative Sentence

An imperative sentence is the sentence, which expresses commands, advice, and suggestions. The second person 'you' is always addressed in the imperative sentences. It is generally hidden.  

• Don't pluck flowers, as they enhance the beauty of nature.
• Drink eight glasses of water daily, as it is very conducive to health.
• Never tea se the poor and the weak. The above given sentences refer to order, advice, suggestion, etc.

Therefore, they are imperative sentences. Subject 'you' is hidden in these sentences.  

        Exclamatory Sentence

An exclamatory sentence is a sentence that expresses strong or sudden feelings. It always ends with an exclamatory mark.

• No, you cannot force me to go from here! (Anger)
• I don't want to call you again and again! (Frustration)
• India won 37 gold medals in the Common Wealth Games! (Happiness)
• I can't find the correct answer! (Confusion)

The above given sentences express anger, frustration, happiness and confusion. Therefore, they are exclamatory sentences.

Following is the list of exclamatory words:

      Optative Sentence

The sentence which expresses wish, desire or pray is called an Optative Sentence.

•  May God bless the poor!
•  May this country be prosperous!
•  May the baby live long!
•  May God give wealth to him!
•  Wish you a very Happy New Year!  

The above given sentences express wish, desire or pray. Therefore, they are called optative sentences.    

Identify the kind of sentence in the following questions:  

  The Programme was slated to begin at 6.30 pm.

(A) Assertive                                                     

(B) Interrogative

(C) Imperative                                                  

(D) Exclamatory

(E) Optative

Answer: (a)  

  May god bless you with first division in Board exams!

(A) Assertive                                                     

(B) Interrogative

(C) Imperative                                                  

(D) Exclamatory

(E) Optative

Answer: (e)