Sentences are of four kinds:
(1) A sentence that makes a statement or assertion is called a Declarative or Assertive sentence.
- Those which make statements or assertions; as, Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
(2) A sentence that asks a question is called an Interrogative sentence.
- Those which ask questions; as Where do you live?
(3) A sentence that expresses a command or an entreaty is called an Imperative sentence.
- Those which express commands, requests, or entreaties; as,
- Be quiet.
- Have mercy upon us.
(4)A sentence that expresses strong feeling is called an Exclamatory sentence
- Those which express strong feelings; as,
- How cold the night is!
- What a shame!