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The above group of words do not make any complete sense unless they are arranged

properly. Now, look at these sentences.
1. I do not like Monday.
2. They ran after the thief.

Components of a Sentence
Every sentence is made up of two essential parts. They are:

Subject Predicate

The subject of a complete sentence tells about who or what the sentence is about.

The predicate tells about the subject.
The subject of a sentence usually comes first, but occasionally it is put after the predicate.

Read the following examples:
1. Here comes the cab .

2. Ding dong went the bell .

Types of Sentences

There are five types of sentences. They are:

Assertive Sentence Interrogative Sentence Imperative Sentence

Exclamatory Sentence Optative Sentence

G When a sentence states facts, describe things or events, it is called an assertive
sentence. Description may be positive or negative.
Read the following examples:
1. Prabal does his homework. (affirmative)

2. My sister never tells a lie. (negative)

G A sensible and meaningful group of words in which a question is asked, is called an
interrogative sentence.
Read the following examples:

1. Do you not go to see him? (question begins with helping verbs)
2. What are you doing now? (question begins with question-words)

G A sentence which contains a command, desire or request is called an imperative
sentence.

Read the following examples:
1. Do not let them quarrel. (advice)
2. Please give me a glass of water. (request)

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