BEGE-102 Page - 1Ans 1 a): Sentence- a sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. Sentences used to make statements and ask questions.

Examples:

The boy with the compass is our leader.

Kay Jones, the manager of the bicycle factory, talked to our class.

Sentence Types

Kind of Sentences:

One way to classify sentence is according to the purpose of the speaker or writer. There are four principal purposes for sentences; therefore, there are four kinds of sentences.

1. Declarative sentence- is used to make a statement. The statement may be one of fact, wish, intent, or feeling. It is followed by a period.

Example: I would like to visit the Grand Canyon.

That bird is flying.2. Imperative sentence- is used to state a command, request or direction. Although the subject of an imperative sentence is usually not expressed, it is always understood to be the pronoun you. An imperative sentence is usually followed by a period.

Example: You go straight to the doctor.

Finish all your chores before you go out.

3. Interrogative sentence- is used to ask a question. It is always followed by a question mark.

Example: Do you know all the lyrics?

Do you know how to ride a bike?

4. Exclamatory sentence- is used to express strong feeling. It is always followed by an exclamation point.

Example: What a beautiful rainbow!

What a beautiful sunrise!

Ans 1 b):

i) John said that (subordinator) he liked the story.ii) The painting which (subordinator) she bought was beautiful.iii) He passed the examination which (subordinator) was very tough.iv) I stopped smoking because (subordinator) everybody seemed to dislike it intensely.

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BEGE-102 Page - 2v) Lotus, which (subordinator) is the most beautiful flower, is blooming all around in the lake.

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