Explore All Types of Sentences in Grade 10 with Practice
Sentences are of four types based on their Form and Function.
- Declarative: When a speaker states or declares something, it is called a Declarative Sentence. (Statement)
- Interrogative: When a speaker asks a question, it is called an Interrogative Sentence. (Question)
- Imperative: When a speaker tells someone to do something, it is called an Imperative Sentence. (Command/Order/Request)
- Exclamatory: When a speaker expresses a strong feeling, it is called an Exclamatory Sentence. (Exclamation)
Each type of sentence has a purpose and a specific word order.
A sentence may end with a period (.), question mark (?) or an exclamation point (!) depending on its purpose.
Declarative Sentence
Example:
- The girls started at their father.
Interrogative Sentence
Imperative Sentence
Example:
- Give it to me quick.
Exclamatory Sentence
Examples:
- What an excellent father you have!
- How gorgeous it is!
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