TYPES OF SENTENCES

BASED ON THEIR
PURPOSE OF
UTTERANCE AND
STRUCTURE
 CONTENTS
• Introduction
• Declarative Sentences • Compound-Complex Sentences
• Interrogative Sentences • Conditional Sentences
• Imperative Sentences • Expository Sentences
• Exclamatory Sentences • Persuasive Sentences
• Simple Sentences
• Compound Sentences
• Complex Sentences
INTRODUCTION
This presentation explores types of sentences based
on their purpose of utterance and structure.
Examples include declarative, interrogative,
imperative, and exclamatory sentences.
Understanding sentence types enhances
communication and writing skills.

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DECLARATIVE
SENTENCES
Declarative sentences make statements or convey
information.
Examples: "The sun is shining." "She loves to
read."
They end with a period and can be affirmative or
negative.

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INTERROGATIVE
SENTENCES
Interrogative sentences ask questions.
Examples: "What is your favorite color?" "Did you
finish your homework?"
They end with a question mark and seek
information.

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IMPERATIVE
SENTENCES
Imperative sentences give commands or make
requests.
Examples: "Please close the door." "Study for the
exam."
They can end with a period or exclamation mark,
depending on the tone.

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EXCLAMATORY
SENTENCES
Exclamatory sentences express strong emotions or
excitement.
Examples: "What a beautiful sunset!" "I can't
believe we won!"
They end with an exclamation mark and convey
enthusiasm.

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SIMPLE SENTENCES
Simple sentences consist of one independent clause.
Examples: "She dances." "He runs fast."
They express a complete thought and can stand
alone.

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COMPOUND
SENTENCES
Compound sentences contain two or more
independent clauses.
Examples: "I like coffee, but she prefers tea." "He
studied hard, so he passed the test."
They are joined by coordinating conjunctions (and,
but, or) or semicolons.

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COMPLEX
SENTENCES
Complex sentences have one independent clause
and at least one dependent clause.
Examples: "Although it was raining, we went for a
walk." "She will come if she finishes her work."
Dependent clauses cannot stand alone and provide
additional information.

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COMPOUND-
COMPLEX
SENTENCES
Compound-complex sentences combine elements of
compound and complex sentences.
Examples: "He went to the store, but he forgot to
buy milk because he was in a hurry."
They have multiple independent clauses and at least
one dependent clause.

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CONDITIONAL
SENTENCES
Conditional sentences express hypothetical
situations or conditions.
Examples: "If it rains, we will stay indoors." "I
would go if I had more time."
They consist of an if-clause (dependent) and a
result clause (independent).

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EXPOSITORY
SENTENCES
Expository sentences provide information or
explain a topic.
Examples: "The water cycle involves evaporation,
condensation, and precipitation."
They are often found in textbooks, articles, or
informative writing.

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PERSUASIVE
SENTENCES
Persuasive sentences aim to convince or persuade
the reader or listener.
Examples: "You should vote for candidate X
because of their experience and policies."
They use strong arguments, evidence, and rhetorical
devices to influence opinions.

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