Meaning or Function of Sentences | Four Types of Sentences in English

Introductory Definitions:


In order to build a sentences, you must first understand some basic facts about sentences.

1. The Meaning of or Function of Sentences

• There are several Kinds of sentences. These can be classified according to the way they used:
• A declarative sentence makes a statement of fact or a statement of opinion. In it the subject usually comes before the verb:
  
  The door is open
  
  
• An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request:
  
  John, close the door.
  Will you close the door, John.
  
• An interrogative sentences asks a direct question. the sentence begins with an interrogative word:
  
  What shall we have for lunch ?
  
• An exclamatory sentences shows strong or sudden feelings. Such sentences usually begins with what or how and end with an exclamation mark:
  
  What a nuisance !
  How did i make that mistake !

Whatever its function, every sentence has a subject and a predicate. In the imperative sentence the subject is understood to be 'you'. The remaining elements that make up sentences are either modifiers or complements