Sentence types by function
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The document discusses the four main types of sentences: declarative sentences that state or describe information, interrogative sentences that ask questions, imperative sentences that give commands or instructions, and exclamatory sentences that express emotions or feelings. Examples are provided for each sentence type to illustrate their purpose or function in communication. The document was written by Dr. Muhammad Ilyas Khan of the Department of Education at Hazara University Mansehra.
Sentence types by function
- 1. SENTENCE TYPES --------- By Purpose/Function Dr. Muhammad Ilyas Khan, Department of Education, Hazara University Mansehra. Dr. Muhammad Ilyas Khan drmuhammadilyaskhan7@gmail.com
- 2. SENTENCE TYPES BY PURPOSE/FUNCTION Dr. Muhammad Ilyas Khan drmuhammadilyaskhan7@gmail.com Sentence/Type Function Example Declarative/assertive . States/Describes. ? Ali is my friend. ? I saw a big house on the way. ? It is raining. Interrogative. Questions/Queries. ? Is Ali your friend? ? Did you see a big house on the way? ? Is it raining? Imperative. Commands/Orders/Demands /Instructions/Directives. ? Stop it immediately. ? Open the window at once. ? Don¡¯t touch the wire. Exclamatory. Express emotions/feelings. ? Hurrah! We won the match. ? Alas! My friend is dead.