NCERT Class 8 English Grammar The Sentence
NCERT Class 8 English Grammar The Sentence: A combination of words that together make meaning is called a sentence.
A sentence’s words are written in a meaningful sequence.
Every new Sentence is introduced with a capital letter.
A full stop (.), question mark (?), and exclamation marks serve as the punctuation at the end of a sentence.
Example– He is a clever boy. He always comes first in exams.
Have you completed your work?
Sentence structure dictates the order in which words are written.
The words in incorrect sentences are confused or twisted. Even though we read them, they don’t make good sense to us.
Every correct sentence must have at least a subject and a verb, a subject is a noun that performs the action and the verb is an action.
Example-
1) She beautiful is a girl. (Incorrect structure of the sentence)
She is a beautiful girl. (Correct structure of the sentence)
2) gives instruction Ramu Janki to (Incorrect structure of the sentence)
Ramu gives instructions to Janki. (Correct structure of the sentence)
Types of Sentences
- Assertive / Declarative Sentences (Statement) (.).
- Interrogative Sentences (Question) (?).
- Imperative Sentences (Command) (!).
- Exclamatory Sentences (Exclamation) (!).
- Operative Sentences.
Please Note- Also, you might have heard Positive and negative sentences but they are not the main types of sentences.
1) Assertive / Declarative Sentences (Statement) (.)
Assertive / Declarative Sentences tell you something. They provide information. And explains one or more facts.
These are the most commonly used sentences in routine life.
They typically end with a full stop.
The structure of Assertive / Declarative Sentences:
Subject + Verb
Example–
Rana likes apples.
I forgot to bring an umbrella today.
Kathak is a classical dance performed by both men and women.
Also, these sentences can be positive or negative.
Example-
I don’t like chocolates.
2) Interrogative Sentences (Question) (?)
Interrogative Sentences ask you questions.
Interrogative Sentences ask for information.
They always end with a question mark.
Example-.Does Rana like apples?
Do you like Chocolates?
They can be categorized into three types
- Yes/No Questions.
These questions start with DO, DOES, IS, ARE, WAS, CAN, COULD, WILL, WOULD, SHALL etc
Example– Will you come to the party?
Does she like bananas?
Can you help seema in the kitchen?
- W Type Questions
These Questions start with WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, HOW, HOW MUCH, HOW LONG, etc
Structure of W Type question-
Question + Auxiliary verb + Subject + Main verb +Remainder
Ex- Where did Seema go last month for vacation?
In this Where (Question), did (Auxiliary verb), Seema (Subject), go(Main Verb), last month for vacation (Remainder)
Examples-
What are you waiting for?
How long is a Superhero movie?
How much money do you spend on mobile repair?
Where did you keep your umbrella?
Why did you not prepare for the exam?
- Question tags
In communication, it’s usual to make an opinion and then request confirmation from the other person.
An affirmative statement gets a negative label.
- You are clever, aren’t you?
Answer- Yes, I am / Yes I am clever
No, I ain’t / No I am not clever.
- He purchased furniture from that shop. Didn’t he?
Answer 1- Yes he did / Yes, he purchased furniture from that shop
Answer 2 – No, he didn’t / No, he didn’t (did not) purchase furniture from that shop.
- She speaks German and other foreign languages fluently. Doesn’t she?
Answer- Yes, she does/ Yes, she speaks German and other foreign languages fluently.
No, she doesn’t /No, she does not(doesn’t) speak German and other foreign languages fluently.
A negative statement gets a positive label.
Example— Seema will not play cricket, will she?
Answer 1- Yes she will
Answer 2- No she won’t
3) Imperative Sentences (Command) (!)
Imperative Sentences tell you to do something or give you instructions to do something or request someone to do something.
Example-
Stop! Wait there.
Rescue animals whenever they need someone’s help.
Save the planet and save a life
Feed Strays as they are hungry most of the time.
Do charity often for someone’s well-being.
4) Exclamatory Sentences (Exclamation) (!)
A phrase or sentence that conveys sudden or intense feelings or emotions.
It has a capital letter at the start and an exclamation point at the end of the sentence.
Example-
Sheena, You are Beautiful!
We are really going to miss rajasthan culture!
I can’t believe it! you won the match.
5) Operative Sentences
Operative Sentences convey the wish, desire, or prayer.
Example-
May God bless you with all the love and prosperity and happiness in your life.
Wish you all the best for your exam. Do well.
May God bless you with health and wealth.
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