Kind of Sentences 

When we speak or write, we generally use words in groups. Such a group of words which makes complete sense is called a sentence.

• Little Jack Horner sat in a corner.
• Jack and Jill went up the hill.
• Two and two make four.
  It is getting dark.

Kinds of sentences

There are four kinds of sentences.

Assertive or declarative sentences
A sentence which makes a statement or assertion is called an assertive or declarative sentence.

• Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
• Honey is sweet.
• The sun rises in the east.
• Peter is my friend.

An assertive sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Interrogative sentences
A sentence which asks a question is called an interrogative sentence.

• Where are you going?
• What do you want?
• How are you?

An interrogative sentence has a question mark at the end.
Imperative sentences
A sentence which expresses a command, request or entreaty is called an imperative sentence.

• Get lost.
• Be quiet.
• Don’t be silly.

An imperative sentence usually does not have an expressed subject.

Exclamatory sentences
A sentence which expresses some strong feelings is called an exclamatory sentence.

• What a shame!
• How disgraceful!
• How fiercely the wind blows!
• How cold the night is!