1. Declarative Sentences:
* Definition: These sentences state a fact or opinion. They make a declaration.
* Structure: Subject + Verb + (Object/Complement)
* Example: The sun is shining. The cat is asleep. I love pizza.
2. Interrogative Sentences:
* Definition: These sentences ask a question.
* Structure: Often begin with "wh-" words (who, what, where, when, why) or "do/does/did" auxiliary verbs.
* Example: What's your favorite color? Where are you going? Did you finish your homework?
3. Imperative Sentences:
* Definition: These sentences give a command or instruction.
* Structure: Verb (often in the base form) + (Object/Complement)
* Example: Close the door. Be quiet. Clean your room. (Note: "You" is often implied in these sentences.)
4. Exclamatory Sentences:
* Definition: These sentences express strong emotion or feeling.
* Structure: Often start with "What" or "How" and use an exclamation mark (!)
* Example: What a beautiful day! How exciting! Ouch!
Key Differences:
* Purpose: Declarative sentences provide information, interrogatives seek information, imperatives give instructions, and exclamatives express emotions.
* Structure: Each type has its own typical structure, but there can be some overlap.
* Punctuation: Declaratives usually end with a period (.), interrogatives with a question mark (?), imperatives with a period or an exclamation mark (!), and exclamatives with an exclamation mark (!).
Example Sentences to Demonstrate the Types:
* Declarative: The book is on the table.
* Interrogative: Where is the book?
* Imperative: Put the book back on the shelf.
* Exclamatory: What a great book!