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Let us now study the different kinds of sentences.

Read these sentences.

y Our final examinations are always held in March.

y The chief languages of Meghalaya are English, Khasi, Jaintia and Garo.

These sentences state something.

Sentences that state a fact or an argument and end with a full stop are called
declarative sentences.

Now, read these sentences.

y Who is the Governor of your state?

y Which is the largest land animal?

Some sentences ask questions.

Sentences that ask a question and end with a question mark are called interrogative
sentences.

Read these sentences.

y Be in school by 9 o’clock tomorrow. (command)

y Please give me a pen. (request)

y Instead of watching TV all the time, you should spend some time outdoors. (advice)

Some sentences express commands, make requests or give advice.

Sentences that express commands, make requests or give advice and end with
a full stop are called imperative sentences.

Now, read these sentences.

y What a brave soldier he is!

y What a wonderful sight the hill slopes of the Northeast are!

Some sentences show strong feelings such as happiness, appreciation, anger and disgust.

Sentences that express strong feelings and end with an exclamation mark are called
exclamatory sentences.

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