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English - II

Notes 1. A declarative sentence or declaration, the most common type, commonly makes a statement: “I
have to go to work.”
2. An interrogative sentence or question is commonly used to request information — “Do I have
to go to work?” — but sometimes not; see rhetorical question.
3. An exclamatory sentence or exclamation is generally a more emphatic form of statement
expressing emotion: “I have to go to work!”
4. An imperative sentence or command tells someone to do something (and if done strongly may
be considered both imperative and exclamatory): “Go to work.” or “Go to work!”
5. Optative sentences
1. Declarative or an Assertive Sentences
These sentences ( Subject + verb + object + …..) make only a statement. It may be Affirmative
or Negative, as:
(i) There are trees on either side of the road. ( affirmative or yes- statement )
(ii) She does not learn her lesson. ( negative or no- statement)
2. Interrogative Sentence
An Interrogative sentence ends with interrogative ( Verb + subject + …? ) and asks a question,
as:
(i) Will you help me?
(ii) Have you seen my brother?
(iii) Where is she going?
Note: An interrogative sentence ends with a mark of interrogation.
3. Imperative Sentence
An Imperative sentence expresses some command, request or advice. ( 1 form of the verb/
st
do not +1 form + ………)
st
For Examples,
(i) Show me your home-work. (order)
(ii) Always speak the truth. (advice)
(iii) Do not spit on the floor. (prohibition)
Note: In Imperative sentences the subject “ you “ is understood.
4. Exclamatory Sentence
An exclamatory sentence expresses some strong feeling of mind;
For Examples,
(i) Alas! I am undone. (sorrow)
(ii) Hurrah! We have won the match! (joy)
(iii) What a nasty fall! (surprise)
Note: A mark of Exclamation (!) is used at the end of an exclamatory word or sentence.
5. Optative Sentence
An Optative Sentence expresses a prayer, wish or desire; For examples,
(i) May you all pass!
(ii) Long live the King!
(iii) Would that he were here!
Note: Every Optative sentence ends with a mark of exclamation (!).

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