What Is Sentence?
A sentence is a combination or group of words that conveys a complete thought or idea, forming the main unit of learning grammar in English.
Unit of sentences
LettersÂ
There are 26 letters in the alphabet in which 21 consonants and five vowels are there.
| Consonants – B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y and Z |
| Vowels- A, E, I, O, and U. |
Words
Words are groups of letters that convey meaning, such as “dog,” “cat,” “house,” “run,” and “jump.”
Sentence
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It contains a subject and a predicate, and it begins with a capital letter and ends with punctuation, like a period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation point (!).
Examples:
- I like to read books.
- She runs in the park every morning.
- They are going to the beach tomorrow.
- Do you want to go for a walk?
- The sun is shining brightly today.
Kinds of Sentences
Sentences can be classified into different types based on their purpose and structure. The main types of sentences are:
- Declarative Sentences: These sentences make statements or express facts or opinions.
Example: The sky is blue.
- Interrogative Sentences: These sentences ask questions.
Example: Where is the nearest grocery store?
- Imperative Sentences: These sentences give commands or instructions.
Example: Please pass the salt.
- Exclamatory Sentences: These sentences express strong emotions or feelings.
Example: What a beautiful sunset!
- Conditional Sentences: These sentences express a condition and its result.
Example: If it rains, we will stay indoors.
Understanding these different types of sentences can help you communicate more effectively in writing and speech.
