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Types of Sentences by Structure: Lecturer My Name

This document discusses different types of sentences. It describes three types of sentences based on structure: simple sentences which have a subject and verb, compound sentences which join two independent clauses with a conjunction, and complex sentences which have an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. It also outlines four types of sentences based on purpose: declarative sentences which state a fact, interrogative sentences which ask a question, imperative sentences which give a command, and exclamatory sentences which express strong feelings.

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Types of Sentences by Structure: Lecturer My Name

This document discusses different types of sentences. It describes three types of sentences based on structure: simple sentences which have a subject and verb, compound sentences which join two independent clauses with a conjunction, and complex sentences which have an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. It also outlines four types of sentences based on purpose: declarative sentences which state a fact, interrogative sentences which ask a question, imperative sentences which give a command, and exclamatory sentences which express strong feelings.

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Lecturer : Nhelbourne K. Mohammad,M.

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My Name : Arditya Zuniatmoko

The Kind or Types of Sentences

Types of Sentences by Structure

1. Simple Sentences
A simple sentences has the most basic elements that make it a sentence : a subject, a verb,
and a completed thought.
Examples :
 Joe waited for the train
“Joe” = subject, “waited” = verb
 The train was late.
“The train” = subject, “was” = verb
 Mary and Samanta took the bus.
“Mary and Samanta” = compound subject, “took” = verb
 I looked for Mary and Samanta at the bus station.
“I” = subject, “looked” = verb
 Mary and Samanta arrived at the bus station early but waited until noon for the bus.
“Mary and Samanta” = compound subject, “arrived” and “waited” = compound verb.
2. Compound sentences
A compound sentence refers to a sentence made up of two independent clauses (or complete
sentence) connected to one another with a coordinating conjunction. Coordinating
conjunction are easy to remember in the words “FAN BOYS” ; For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet,
So.
Examples :
 Joe waited for the train, but the train was late.
 Mary and Samanta left on the bus before I arrived, so I did not see them at the buss
station.
3. Complex sentences
A Complex sentences is made up of an independent clause and one or more dependent
clauses connected to it. A dependent clause is similar to an independent clause, or complete
sentence, but it lacks one of the elements that would make it a complete sentence. There are
some of the most common subordinating conjunctions : after, although, as, because, before,
even though, if, since, though, unless, until, when, whenever, whereas, wherever, while.

Examples :
 Because Mary and Samanta arrived at the bus station before noon, I did not see them at
the station.
 While he waited at the train station, Joe realized that the train was late. After they left on
the bus, Mary and Samanta realized that Joe was waiting at the train station.

Types of Sentences by Purpose

1. Declarative Sentence
A sentence that states a fact. Such sentences are simple statements. They state, assert, or
declare something. Assertive sentence ends with a period
Examples :
 Rudi is a student. He live in a big city.
 He is singing a song.
 Joe likes to play football.

2. Interrogative Sentence
A sentence that ask a question is called an interrogative sentence. Interrogative sentence
ends with question marks.
Examples :
 What is your name ?
 Where do you live ?
 Do you use your laptop ?

3. Imperative Sentence
A sentence which gives a command, makes a request, or express a wish.
Examples :
 Go to your room. ( an order )
 Please lend me your book. ( a request )
 Have a good time at the picnic. ( a wish )

4. Exclamatory Sentence
A sentence that expresses sudden and strong feelings, such as surprise, wonder, pity,
sympathy, happiness, or gratitude.
Examples :
 What a shame !
 Boy, am I tired !
 What a beautiful flower it is !
 That’s fantastic !
 Hurrah ! we won the match !

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