Sentences

When a group of words is arranged in a proper order and gives complete meaning, this is called a sentence.

Parts of a sentence

Sentence	=	Subject	+	Predicate
The earth's land was once made- up of a single continent.	=	The earth's land	+	was once made-up of a single continent

Subject :The part of sentence which names a person or a thing is called the subject.

Predicate : The part of the sentence that tells us about the subject is called the predicate.

• Subject mat be of one word or more than one word.
• Predicate must start with a verb.

Types of sentences

In your previous classes, you have learned the different types of sentences. Let's revise them.

• An assertive or declarative sentence is a statement that provides some information.
  • We walk to nearby places instead of taking the car.
  • They did not understand what the teacher explained.


• An interrogative sentence is used to ask questions.
  For example :
  • Does his younger brother learn music?
  • What do you want for your Diwali present?


• An imperative sentence is used either to give commands or make requests.
  For example :
  • Don't waste food.
  • Please tell me a story.
  Now read these sentences
  • Go to sleep.
  • Please form a queue.

  Note that these are imperative sentences. The subject You is understood in these sentences.

  • (You) go to sleep.
  • (You) please form a queue.

  Subject (you) is hidden in imperative sentence.



• An exclamatory sentence shows a strong emotion or feeling.
  For example :
  • Such a beautiful viw it was!
  • Bravo! You have hit the ball.