Sentence Types and Functions

Definition and Function

• A sentence is a unit of language that expresses a complete thought or idea.
• Sentences are used to convey meaning, ask questions, give commands, or express emotions.

Types of Sentences

• Declarative sentences: Statements that provide information or make a declaration.
  • Example: The sky is blue.
• Interrogative sentences: Questions that ask for information.
  • Example: What is your name?
• Imperative sentences: Commands or requests that tell someone to do something.
  • Example: Close the door.
• Exclamatory sentences: Express strong emotions or feelings.
  • Example: What a beautiful day!

Sentence Structure

• A sentence typically consists of:
  1. Subject: The noun or pronoun that performs the action.
  2. Verb: The action or state of being.
  3. Object: The noun or pronoun that receives the action.
• Sentence structures can vary, including:
  • Simple sentences: One independent clause.
  • Compound sentences: Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
  • Complex sentences: One independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

Sentence Clauses

• Independent clause: A clause that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.
• Dependent clause: A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning.

Sentence Errors

• Run-on sentence: Two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.
• Fragment sentence: A sentence that lacks a subject, verb, or both.
• Dangling modifier: A word or phrase that is not clearly connected to the sentence.

Definition and Function

• A sentence is a unit of language that expresses a complete thought or idea.
• Sentences are used to convey meaning, ask questions, give commands, or express emotions.

Types of Sentences

• Declarative sentences: Statements that provide information or make a declaration.
• Interrogative sentences: Questions that ask for information.
• Imperative sentences: Commands or requests that tell someone to do something.
• Exclamatory sentences: Express strong emotions or feelings.

Sentence Structure

• A sentence typically consists of a subject, a verb, and an object.
• The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action.
• The verb is the action or state of being.
• The object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action.

Sentence Clauses

• Independent clause: A clause that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.
• Dependent clause: A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning.

Sentence Errors

• Run-on sentence: Two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.
• Fragment sentence: A sentence that lacks a subject, verb, or both.
• Dangling modifier: A word or phrase that is not clearly connected to the sentence.