1. Declarative Sentences:
* Purpose: To make a statement or declare something.
* Structure: Typically subject-verb-object.
* Example: "The sun is shining."
2. Interrogative Sentences:
* Purpose: To ask a question.
* Structure: Often start with a question word (who, what, where, why, etc.) or an auxiliary verb (do, does, did, etc.).
* Example: "Where is the park?"
3. Imperative Sentences:
* Purpose: To give a command, make a request, or offer advice.
* Structure: Often start with a verb (without a subject) or a noun phrase used as a subject.
* Example: "Close the door." "Please, be quiet."
4. Exclamatory Sentences:
* Purpose: To express strong emotion, surprise, or excitement.
* Structure: Typically use an exclamation mark (!) and often begin with an exclamation word (Oh!, Wow!, etc.)
* Example: "What a beautiful day!" "I can't believe it!"
Key Differences:
* Declarative: Makes a statement.
* Interrogative: Asks a question.
* Imperative: Gives a command or makes a request.
* Exclamatory: Expresses strong emotion.
Remember:
* Sentences can be combined. For example, an interrogative sentence can also be exclamatory: "Can you believe this?!"
* Sentence type can depend on context and how the speaker intends the sentence to be understood.