Classification 3 | Types of Sentences

 

Classification 3

In this classification, there are six types of sentences. These are the following below:

1.   Simple Sentences:

A simple sentence is a sentence that expresses exactly one complete thought. A sentence with a finite verb and (usually) a subject. A simple sentence has one independent clause and optionally, one or more dependent clauses.

For example, the following are simple sentences:

Example: 

- He is my brother.

- She has four sisters and one brother.

- He doesn’t have any knowledge of English.

- My father will be at home.

2. Tense Sentences:

A tense sentence is one that represents an action or existence as true now, as opposed to past or future. The technique for writing tense sentences is to focus on the aspect of the action that makes it true now and then applying a technique to the verb to indicate that you want to emphasize that aspect.

Example: 

- He doesn’t work for me.

- I always missed you.

- She works hard.

- You didn't talk with me.

3.  Modal Verb Sentences:

A modal verb sentence is a sentence with two components. First, it has a key phrase that contains any one of the modal verbs can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, and will. Second, it contains another phrase called the subordinate clause. When you break up a sentence into two parts like this.

A modal verb sentence is a special type of sentence containing a modal verb and a subject but no other verbs. Modal verb sentences are easy to recognize because the modal verb usually comes first, followed by a subject. It contains one of these words: "can," "could, "may," "might," "must," or "should, etc."

It is a kind of sentence that comments on other sentences. Modal verbs are special because they allow unique combinations of subject and verb, so they can express unique meanings. These constructions might be new to you.

It also expresses the subject's ability, possibility, probability toward action.

Example:

- It could rain today.

- You should have had a pen.

- They might have left by now.

- We wouldn’t have to go there.

4. Imperative Sentences:

An imperative sentence (imperative for short) is a sentence that gives a command. It can be identified by the use of a capital letter at the start of it and following it with the verb phrase of the command: let us go, or let me go, as the case may be. Imperatives are often used when giving advice or instructions but they are not restricted to this role.

Example: 

- Don’t play with him.

- Call him right now.

- Eat all your food.

- Do not miss this train.

5. Causative Verb Sentences:

A causative verb sentence is a sentence that ends with a verb that makes something happen. This kind of sentence does more than just describe. It causes readers to take action or think differently or do something they wouldn't have done before.

A causative verb sentence is a sentence with an active form of a verb whose direct object is human. If I say Tom pushed Bill, 'pushed' is the verb, 'Bill' is the receiver of the pushing and 'Tom' is the pusher.

A causative verb sentence is an English sentence that has two nouns or pronouns. The first noun or pronoun is the subject and the second noun or pronoun is the object of a verb in the sentence. 

A sentence that uses the words 'causes,' 'makes,' 'lets,' or 'helps.' These words mean the action is caused to happen by someone.

Example: 

- He didn’t let me go home.

- I made Vivek go back to the class.

- He got me to sign a letter.

- Please have someone call me from your Company.

- I got/had my hair cut.

- She helped me to reach there.

6. Passive Voice Sentences:

A passive voice sentence is one where the subject is acted upon. It's an intransitive verb with an agent. The subject is a patient, rather than the usual actor or initiator of action.

A sentence written in passive voice has a subject form of the verb that is not at the beginning of the sentence, even though there may be a direct object right after it.

Example: 

- I have been informed about it.

- She was sent to school.

- You have been told about me.

- They are scolded.

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