A sentence is a combination of words put together to convey an idea, a fact, a question, a thought, a request or a command. Does that mean that you can assemble words in any order? Will it still be a sentence? No! Learn what a sentence is and how they are formed in this article.
1. Sings well very Supriya
2. A fruit mango is a
3. Play ball with children
4. Rails the train on runs
These groups of words do not make any sense. Therefore, they are not sentences.
They will make sense only when arranged in a proper order, as:
1. Supriya sings well.
2. A mango is a fruit.
3. Children play with ball.
4. The train runs on rails.
These groups of words make sense and they are giving some meaning, so they are sentences.
SUBJECT AND PREDICATE
Read the following groups of words:
1. of gold
2. the new pen
3. to my door
4. dancing birds
5. in the west
These groups of words don't make complete sense. These are phrases, not sentences. They don't have a subject or predicate.
A sentence must have a subject (about whom we speak) and a predicate (what we say).
Thus, a sentence should be divided into two parts: a subject and a predicate.
Subject: What Is It?
The portion of a sentence that identifies the person, place, object, or idea carrying out the action is called the subject. Adjectives, determiners, pronouns, and nouns are usually the subjects. For example:
The postman brings letters for us.
Amit and Rajesh are friends.
She is a beautiful lady.
The part of a sentence that provides information about a subject is called the predicate. After the subject, this is the sentence's remaining content.
For example:
1. Gopal is reading a novel.
2. Ragini is a good dancer.
3. The dog is a faithful animal.
Example of Subject
KINDS OF SENTENCES
Sentences are of five kinds according to their meaning and purpose:
(1) Assertive sentence.
An assertive sentence is one that expresses a statement or assertion. An assertive sentence concludes with a full stop.
For example:
1. Rana is a good boy.
2. Rana reads in Class V.
(2) Interrogative Sentence.
An interrogative statement is one that contains a question. Interrogative sentences conclude with a question mark.
For example:
1. Where are your glasses?
2. Why are you standing here?
(3) Imperative sentence.
An imperative sentence is one that conveys an order or a request. Imperative sentences finish with a full stop.
For example:
1. Johnny! Open your mouth! (Command)
2. Please lend me your book. (Request)
(4) An exclamatory sentence.
An exclamatory sentence is one that conveys a strong emotion or a shocking statement. Exclamatory sentences conclude with an exclamation mark.
For example:
1. Your brother is really bad!
2. I am curious what you are!
(5) Optative Sentence
An optative statement expresses a prayer, wish, or want. Optative sentences conclude with a full stop or an exclamation point.
For example:
1. Best wishes for victory in the contest! (prayer)
2. I wish I was the Prime Minister. (wish)
Note: The foregoing sentences clearly show that:
Each sentence begins with a capital letter.
Every assertive or imperative sentence concludes with a full stop (.).
Each interrogative sentence concludes with a question mark (?).
Every exclamatory sentence concludes with an exclamation mark (!)
Every operative sentence concludes with a full stop (.) or an exclamation mark (!)
Questions-
Ans:-A sentence is a group of words arranged in a specific order, which makes a complete sense.
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