1. Declarative Sentences:
* Function: To make a statement or provide information.
* Structure: Typically subject-verb-object structure.
* Example: The sun is shining today.
2. Interrogative Sentences:
* Function: To ask a question.
* Structure: Typically begin with an interrogative word (who, what, when, where, why, how) or an auxiliary verb (do, does, did).
* Example: Where is the library?
3. Imperative Sentences:
* Function: To give a command, request, or instruction.
* Structure: Typically begin with a verb (often implied).
* Example: Please close the door.
4. Exclamatory Sentences:
* Function: To express strong emotion or excitement.
* Structure: Typically contain an exclamation mark (!).
* Example: What a beautiful day!
5. Optative Sentences:
* Function: To express a wish or desire.
* Structure: Often begin with "May" or "Would that..."
* Example: May you have a wonderful day!
6. Conditional Sentences:
* Function: To express a situation that depends on a condition.
* Structure: Typically use "if" or "unless."
* Example: If it rains, we'll stay inside.
7. Compound Sentences:
* Function: To combine two or more independent clauses.
* Structure: Use coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet).
* Example: The sun is shining, but it's cold outside.
8. Complex Sentences:
* Function: To combine an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses.
* Structure: Use subordinating conjunctions (because, since, although, while, etc.).
* Example: Because it's raining, we'll stay inside.
It's important to note that these categories aren't always rigid, and sentences can sometimes overlap in function. For example, an interrogative sentence can also be exclamatory (e.g., "Can you believe it?!").