Std 6th: Kind of sentence
Topic: Kinds of Sentences
1. Definition
A sentence is a group of words that makes complete sense.
The kind of sentence tells us whether a sentence makes a statement, asks a question, gives an order or request, or expresses a strong feeling.
Examples:
I go to school every day.
What is your name?
Please open the door.
What a beautiful flower it is!
These sentences express different meanings and purposes.
2. Explanation
There are four main kinds of sentences in English grammar.
Four Kinds of Sentences
Assertive
Makes a statement
I like mangoes.
Interrogative
Asks a question
Where are you going?
Imperative
Gives an order or request
Please sit down.
Exclamatory
Expresses strong feelings
What a lovely day!
A. Assertive Sentence (Declarative Sentence)
Definition: An assertive sentence is a sentence that makes a statement, gives information, or expresses an opinion.
It usually ends with a full stop (.).
Examples:
The sun rises in the east.
Riya is a good student.
My father is a doctor.
Birds fly in the sky.
I do not like bitter food.
Important points:
It tells us something.
It may be positive or negative.
It ends with a full stop (.).
B. Interrogative Sentence
Definition: An interrogative sentence is a sentence that asks a question.
It ends with a question mark (?).
Examples:
What is your name?
Where do you live?
Are you coming to school?
Why are you crying?
Have you completed your homework?
Important points:
It asks a question.
It often begins with what, where, when, why, who, how, is, are, do, or does.
It ends with a question mark (?).
C. Imperative Sentence
Definition: An imperative sentence is a sentence that gives an order, request, advice, instruction, or command.
It usually ends with a full stop (.), but strong commands may end with an exclamation mark (!).
Examples:
Open the door. (Order)
Please give me a glass of water. (Request)
Always respect your elders. (Advice)
Do not run in the classroom. (Command)
Turn left at the next street. (Instruction)
Important points:
It tells someone to do or not to do something.
The subject you is usually understood.
It may express an order, request, advice, or instruction.
D. Exclamatory Sentence
Definition: An exclamatory sentence is a sentence that expresses a strong feeling such as happiness, sadness, surprise, excitement, anger, or fear.
It ends with an exclamation mark (!).
Examples:
What a beautiful flower it is!
How wonderful the weather is!
What a horrible picture it is!
Hurray! We won the match!
Alas! We lost the game!
Important points:
It expresses a strong emotion or feeling.
It often begins with what or how, or contains an expression such as Hurray! or Alas!
It ends with an exclamation mark (!).
3. Difference Between the Four Kinds of Sentences
Kind of Sentence | Purpose | Punctuation |
|---|---|---|
Assertive | Makes a statement | Full stop (.) |
Interrogative | Asks a question | Question mark (?) |
Imperative | Gives an order, request, or advice | Usually full stop (.) |
Exclamatory | Expresses strong feelings | Exclamation mark (!) |
4. How to Identify the Kind of Sentence
Follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Read the complete sentence carefully.
Step 2: Understand what the sentence is trying to express.
Step 3: Look at the punctuation mark.
Step 4: Identify whether it is making a statement, asking a question, giving an instruction, or expressing a strong feeling.
Solved Examples
Example 1: My mother cooks delicious food.
It gives information.
It ends with a full stop (.).
Answer: Assertive Sentence
Example 2: Where is your school?
It asks a question.
It ends with a question mark (?).
Answer: Interrogative Sentence
Example 3: Please close the window.
It makes a request.
It ends with a full stop (.).
Answer: Imperative Sentence
Example 4: What a horrible picture it is!
It expresses a strong feeling of dislike or shock.
It ends with an exclamation mark (!).
Answer: Exclamatory Sentence
Example 5: Do not waste water.
It gives advice or an instruction.
It ends with a full stop (.).
Answer: Imperative Sentence
Remember: Punctuation is a useful clue, but we must also understand the purpose of the sentence.
For example, both an assertive sentence and an imperative sentence can end with a full stop.
5. Exercise
A. Identify the kind of sentence.
1. The children are playing in the garden. (Write the kind of sentence.)
2. Where are you going? (Write the kind of sentence.)
3. Please help me with my homework. (Write the kind of sentence.)
4. How beautiful the rainbow is! (Write the kind of sentence.)
5. What a horrible picture it is! (Write the kind of sentence.)
6. My brother studies in Class Six. (Write the kind of sentence.)
7. Do not make noise in the classroom. (Write the kind of sentence.)
8. Have you completed your homework? (Write the kind of sentence.)
9. Hurray! Our team won the match! (Write the kind of sentence.)
10. The Earth revolves around the Sun. (Write the kind of sentence.)
B. Choose the correct kind of sentence.
11. "What is your favourite subject?"
a) Assertive b) Imperative c) Interrogative d) Exclamatory
12. "Always speak the truth."
a) Imperative b) Assertive c) Exclamatory d) Interrogative
13. "She is my best friend."
a) Exclamatory b) Assertive c) Imperative d) Interrogative
14. "What an amazing performance!"
a) Assertive b) Interrogative c) Exclamatory d) Imperative
15. "Please switch off the fan."
a) Interrogative b) Exclamatory c) Assertive d) Imperative
C. Rewrite the sentences as directed.
16. You are coming to school tomorrow. (Change into an Interrogative Sentence.)
17. The flower is very beautiful. (Change into an Exclamatory Sentence.)
18. You should keep your classroom clean. (Change into an Imperative Sentence.)
D. Write sentences of the following kinds.
19. Write one Assertive Sentence about your school.
20. Write one Exclamatory Sentence expressing happiness.
6. Important Points to Remember
Assertive Sentence: Makes a statement. Example: I like reading books.
Interrogative Sentence: Asks a question. Example: Do you like reading books?
Imperative Sentence: Gives an order, request, or advice. Example: Please read this book.
Exclamatory Sentence: Expresses a strong feeling. Example: What an interesting book!
Easy trick to remember:
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Assertive = Telling
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Interrogative = Asking
Imperative = Ordering / Requesting / Advising
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Exclamatory = Expressing Feelings
Remember: The kind of sentence depends mainly on its purpose and meaning, not only on its punctuation mark.
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