Syntax - Sentence Types & Structure

Question 1

Refers to the grammatical structure or form of a sentence, which determines its function and how it interacts with other elements of language.

Answer 1

Sentence Type

Question 2

Purpose: Used to make a statement or convey information.
Structure: Typically follows a subject + verb order.
Example: She likes ice cream.

Answer 2

Declarative Sentence

Question 3

Purpose: Used to ask a question.
Structure: Often involves subject-auxiliary inversion or a question word (who, what, where, etc.).
Example: Are you coming? or Where is she?

Answer 3

Interrogative Sentence

Question 4

Purpose: Used to give a command, request, or instruction.
Structure: Typically starts with a verb, and the subject (“you”) is implied.
Example: Close the door.

Answer 4

Imperative Sentence

Question 5

Purpose: Used to express strong emotions or feelings.
Structure: Often starts with words like “What” or “How” and ends with an exclamation mark.
Example: What a beautiful day!

Answer 5

Exclamatory Sentence

Question 6

Refers to the arrangement or organisation of words, phrases and clauses within a sentence.

Answer 6

Sentence Structure

Question 7

A sentence that contains one independent clause.

Answer 7

Simple Sentence

Question 8

A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Answer 8

Compound Sentence

Question 9

A sentence that contains one independent clause and atleast one dependent clause.

Answer 9

Complex Sentence

Question 10

A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses and atleast one other dependent clause.

Answer 10

Compound-complex Sentence