Explain the sentence according the function and structure giving examples of
each kind.
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Answer:
acc to function there are 4 type of sentences-
1-declarative- it makes a statement. eg-i like coffee.
structure - subject + verb ( I + like)
2- interrogative- asks a question. eg- do i like coffee?
structure- (wh-word) /auxiliary verb+ subject + verb ( do + i + like )
3- imperative- gives a command. eg- don't give her coffee
4- exclamatory- expresses a strng emotion or a feeling. eg. what a liar he is!
structure-exclamatory words/ wh-words(+ adjective/adverb) + subject + verb
acc to structure
- simple-A simple sentence consists of one independent clause. eg I like coffee
-Compound Sentence
A compound sentence is two (or more) independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semi-colon. eg I like coffee and Mary likes tea.
-Complex Sentence
A complex sentence consists of an independent clause plus a dependent clause. eg We missed our plane because we were late.
-Compound-Complex Sentence Structure
A compound-complex sentence consists of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. eg John didn't come because he was ill so Mary was not happy.
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