The kind of Sentences

The kind of Sentences

1.       Assertive Sentences--- sentences of the kind make statements or assertions; as,

§  Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan (Affirmative)

§  Death is not the end of life (Negative)

§  She did go to School (Emphatic)

If a statement is positive (as in the first example), it is called an Affirmative Sentence, but if a statement is not positive ( as in the Second example) it is called Negative Sentence. And if a statement is forceful ( as in third example) , it is called an Emphatic Sentences.

2.       Introgetive Sentences:- Sentences of the kind ask questions; as,

§  Did you post that letter yesterday?

§  How old are you?

3.       Imperative Sentences--- Sentences of the Kind express commands or requests; as,

§  Bring me a cup of tea. ( Command)

§  Lend me your camera please (Request)

An imperative Sentence may also express some advice or make some prohibition; as.

§  Respect your elders. (Advice)

§  Do not tell a lie ( Prohibition)

4.       Exclamatory Sentences: Sentence of the kind express strong feelings or emotions; as,

§  How foolish I have been!

§  Hurrah! We have won the day.

5.       Optative Sentences:- Sentences of this kind ecpresse some wish; as,

§  May you live long!

§  Would that I were rich!