Definition with Examples Compound sentences are the sentences in which, two independent clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction, a semicolon or a transitional expression. Independent clauses are simple sentences having a subject and verb. In compound sentences two independent but closely related clauses are joined by the methods mentioned. To better understand the subject; …
Definition with Examples A Simple Sentence is a sentence that has a Subject, a Verb and a meaningful inference; that is, it should complete a thought, information or an idea. As the name suggests, a Simple Sentence has no dependent clause and has a single independent clause. Given below are some examples of Simple Sentences: …
Definition and Examples Exclamatory Sentences are the sentences those express a strong emotion, which could be anger, joy, sorrow, excitement, surprise etc. The emotional zeal in the sentences is represented by the exclamation mark (!); without it, any exclamatory sentence is only a Declarative Sentence. To represent a greater degree of emotion, exclamatory sentences may …
Definition/Explanation with Examples Imperative sentences are the sentences we use in our daily life to make request, make a wish, express a desire or give a command or even a warning. Almost every day we come across imperative sentences in our conversations; whether we notice or not. Also, the road sign that instruct us to …
Definition/Explanation with Examples An interrogative sentence asks a question; it helps us to seek clarifications, clear confusions and ask an explanation etc. Think about your everyday conversation with family and friends and the questions you put to them; or even the questions they ask you- 1) Where have you been? 2) Why are you not …
Definition with Examples A sentence that negates a particular statement or an affirmative sentence is called a negative sentence. It does not always imply something bad; but, just conveys that a particular, statement or condition is false. There are two common words used to show negation- no and not. Go through the following example sentences- …
Definition with Examples A declarative sentence is a sentence we use in our daily life to convey a message or to express what is in our mind. They are just normal sentences, conveying an information and do not express any strong emotion or interrogation. Think about the statements you make in your everyday life like, …
Definition and Examples A sentence in English Grammar is a combination of words which conveys a clear message i.e. the listener or reader of the sentence understands the essence of the sentence and the message that it is formed to convey. A sentence is a meaningful combination of Noun, Pronoun, Adverb, Verb, Subject and Object …
Definition and Examples Future Perfect Continuous Tense is used to describe actions which is continuing in the present as well as will continue or completed in future till a specified time. For specifying time in such sentences two words are used – since and for. ‘Since’ is used specify an exact starting time for the …
Definition and Examples Future Continuous Tense is used to express the future actions which will continue for some time. Such sentences use the base form of the verb i.e. present participle or ing form. Go through the following example sentences – Note- ‘Shall’ can be used in place of ‘will’ with ‘I’ and ‘we’ I …
