SENTENCE
A group of words that makes complete sense is called sentence.
SENTENCES ARE OF THREE TYPES
| Sentence | Examples |
| 1.Simple (Remember:Simple sentence has only one clause with one finite verb in the predicate phrase) |
Rahul worked hard. |
| 2.Compound Co-Ordinating conjunction or ; or , से Compound Sentence बनता है। |
Rahul worked hard but failed in the examination. |
| 3.Complex Sub-Ordinating conjunction से Complex Sentence बनता है। |
Though Rahul worked hard,he failed in the examination. |
There are four different kinds of simple sentences in English grammar and they are as follows:
1. Declarative or Assertive Sentence
2. Interrogative Sentence
3. Imperative Sentence
4. Exclamatory Sentence
1. Declarative or assertive
A declarative or assertive sentence is a sentence that is informative and ends with a period or a full stop.
- Example :
- I like fantasy novels.
- There is a white house around the corner.
2.Interrogative Sentence
An interrogative sentence is one that is used to question something and it ends with a question mark.
- Example :
- What is the name of the movie you were watching?
- Can I come with you to the book fair?
3. Imperative Sentence
An imperative sentence is a sentence that expresses a command, an order, or a request.
- Example :
- Please pick up the notes when you come.
- Close the door.
4.Exclamatory Sentence
An exclamatory sentence is one which is used to express sudden and strong emotions, and it ends with an exclamation mark. You can also use interjections to form exclamatory sentences.
- Example :
- Wow, how good this is!
- That was a great match!
Subordinating Conjuction
| After | When | Before |
| As soon as | Because | As |
| Since | Though | Although |
| Even though | If | Unless |
| Until | Even if | Once |
| While | Than | Till |
| Now that | Whenever | In order |
| Wherever | As though | As long as |
| Provided | So that | That |
Coordinating Conjuction
| For | And | Nor |
| But | Or | Yet |
| So | F-A-N-B-O-Y-S |
Uses
‘For’
• Combining two parts of the sentence –: Popeye could not make it to the party for the rain.
• Combine two clauses –:
She was on leave yesterday, for she was sick.
‘And’
• Combining two nouns –:
Kukku and Deepa have been married for three years now.
• Combining two phrases –:
Keeping a journal and listening to music are my hobbies.
•Combine two clauses –:
The Taj Mahal is in Agra, and it is considered as a symbol of Shahjahan’s love for his wife, Mumtaz.
‘Nor’
• Combining two nouns –:
She does not like having milk nor eggs.
• Combining two phrases –:
Do not forget to lock the door nor turn off the lights.
• Combine two clauses –:
Danny does not miss the gym, nor does he miss his diet.
‘But’
• Combining two nouns –:
It is not Henry who should do it but you.
• Combining two phrases –:
I was looking for you but found your brother instead.
• Combine two clauses –:
Kavitha is not a fan of marvel movies, but she loved Black Panther.
‘Or’
• Combining two nouns –: The speech would be given by Priya or Inba.
•Combining two phrases –:
Would you like to cook your own food or order food online?
• Combine two clauses–:
You can go to the theater or watch it online.
‘Yet’
• Combining two phrases–:
It was raining yet sunny and bright.
• Combine two clauses –:
My brother just had his lunch, yet he says he is still hungry.
‘So’
• Combining two phrases–:
I did not find the measuring cups so used measuring spoons to prepare the dough for the cake.
• Combine two clauses–:The mother bird left, so my brother took care of it.