2. What is a Sentences
A group of words that
expresses a complete
thought
It contains:
• Subject: who/what the
sentence is about
• Predicate: what the
subject does/is
3. Introduction to Sentence
Structures
Sentence structure refers
to how the parts of a
sentence are arranged,
including the subject,
verb, object, and other
elements like phrases
and clauses
Four main types:
• Simple
• Compound
• Complex
• Compound-Complex
4. Simple Sentences
Simple Sentence consist of a single independent
clause which has a subject and a predicate.
A simple sentence also expresses a complete
thought and stand alone as a sentence.
Example: He plays Football.
5. Compound Sentences
A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined
together by a conjunction or a semi-cloen.
Example: He studied hard, and passed the test.
FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
6. Complex Sentences
A complex sentence has an independent clause and at
least one dependent clause.
A dependent clause cannot stand alone and requires more
information to complete the sentence.
Example: Because it was late, she did not go.
7. Compound
Complex
Sentence Example: Although tired, she
finished her work, and she
emailed it.
A compound-complex sentence
has at least two independent
clause and at least one
dependent clause.
8. Functional Types of Sentences
Explination:
• Sentence Function
describe the purpose of
the sentence rather than
structure.
Types of Functional
Sentences:
• Declarative
• Interrogative
• Imperative
• Exclamatory
9. Declarative
Declarative sentences are the most common of all
sentence functions. We use declarative sentences to:
• Make a statement.
• Give an opinion.
• Provide an explanation.
• Give facts.
Example:
• I like singing.
• It's cold because he forgot to put the heating on.
Interrogative
Interrogative sentences are used to ask questions.
Interrogative sentences usually begin with a WH
question word.
Example:
• Where is the bathroom?
• Have you seen the latest episode of The Crown?
10. Imperative
Imperative sentences are mainly used to give a command or make
a demand and can be presented in several ways.
• Making a wish on behalf of someone else.
• Extending an invitation.
• Giving a command.
Example
• Sit down!
• Set the oven to 180 degrees.
• Try the other door.
Exclamatory
Exclamative sentences are used to express strong feelings and opinions,
such as surprise, excitement, and anger.
Exclamative sentences must contain the words What or How and usually
end with an exclamation mark (!).
Example:
• What a nice surprise!
• Oh, how lovely!
• Amazing! You nailed it!
