Types of sentences, Positive & Negative Sentences

Week 4

Declarative Sentences The basic form of sentence A declarative sentence is a statement

that states a fact, opinion or an argument and ends with a  full stop  Here are some examples of declarative

sentences: There are 7 billion people in the world. London is the capital of England. I play football I can eat 5 bowls of noodle in half an hour I hate that boy

Interrogative Sentences What is interrogative sentences?

Is a sentence that ask a direct question.

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It always ends with a question mark “ The term interrogative

sentence is another name for a question.

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Examples of Interrogative Sentences Has anyone seen my bag? What's the capital of Peru? What is your name? However, always beware with the sentences in the form

of indirect questions. A statement with an indirect question can becomes a declarative sentence or imperative sentence and it is not an interrogative sentence Example I wonder if I ever going to find my bag? ( you declaring or telling that you might not find your bag) Can you switch on the light? (you are telling or asking someone to turn on the light)

Types of Question Yes/No Questions. 

The answer to a yes/no question will be yes or no example: Is it raining? Are you ok? "Question Word" Questions. 

The main focus of the question depends on the “Word”. example: why are you “mad” ? Why are you “bored” ? Where do you “live” ? The answer to a "question word" question will be information.

Cont.. Choice Questions. 

Questions that require you to make a choice The answer to a choice question will be in the question. Example: Question: Do you want to sit with me or him? Answer : I want to sit with you/ him.

Exercise: Identify which type of question that these questions belong to

i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii.

Do you want to watch a movie? Where is my pen? Did he go to work or to school?  Do you want salsa dip or cheese dip? Why is he here? Is your car white or black? Can youdrive?

Imperative sentence An imperative sentence gives a direct command. It can end in a full stop or an exclamation mark,

depending on the forcefulness of the command. Here are some examples of imperative sentences:

Clear this desk by tomorrow! Please tidy your room. Consider the lily. Drive to the roundabout and then turn left.

Cont.. If the command is forceful, use an exclamation

mark. Example: Get out! Keep quiet! If the command is polite or in the form of advice,

use period/full stop. Example: Keep quite please. Please make sure you come to the class on time.

Exclamatory sentences A sentence or statement that is used to

show emotions and excitements.

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Always ends with exclamatory marks “ ” Example: Hooray! I can fly Look at that! He’s so big!

(Video)Types of sentences

Positive Sentence Positive sentences are the sentences that give

us information. Positive sentences tell us what something is, has or does. Example:

I want to go to the market. ii. He is a teacher. iii. I am writing a letter. iv. I will win the match tomorrow. i.

Negative Sentence A negative sentence (or statement) states that

something is not true or incorrect. A negative adverb has to be added in order to negate or “cancel” the validity of the sentence.  Just add the word “NOT” inside the sentence. Example:

I do not want to go to the market. ii.  I will not win the match tomorrow. iii. I cannot play. iv. We shouldn’t play. i.

How to Change (+) sentence to (-) and the other way around. It is easy, jut add or take out the word “NOT” Example

positive to negative – just add the word “NOT” He can play football > He can’t/cannot play foot ball negative to positive – just take out the word “NOT” I don’t want to go to the market > I want to go to the market

Exercise Change these sentences in to their negative or

positive form. 1) I ran all the way to the shops. 2) The children can read a book together.  3) John is not tired 4) Sam didn't eat all the sweets. 5) Mary has gone to Spain.  6) He does not like his job. 7) Are you going to the United States?