2. There are four types of sentences
They are based on purpose and structure
The four sentences based on structure are:
Simple, Complex, Compound, and Compound-
Complex
3. By structure, simple sentences are made up of
a single independent clause.
Example
Carmelo Anthony plays on the New York Knicks.
4. By structure, compound sentences are made up
of two independent clauses , connected by a
coordinating conjunction.
Example
Carmelo scored 31 points, but the Knicks still
lost.
5. By structure, complex sentences contain one
independent clause and at least one dependent
clause.
Example
When Carmelo got injured badly, he had to go to
the sidelines.
6. By structure, compound-complex sentences
contains at least two independent clauses and
at least one dependent clause.
Example
If Carmelo played safer, my brother thought, I
could sleep better at night.
7. There are four types of sentences based on
purpose.
Those are:
Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, and
Exclamatory
8. Based on purpose, declarative sentences are
sentences that make a statement.
Example
I love Gatorade in basketball games.
9. By purpose, imperative sentences are sentences
that makes a command or request.
Example
I want more Gatorade now.
10. By purpose, interrogative sentences are
sentences that pose a question.
Example
Is there any Gatorade left?
11. By purpose, exclamatory sentences are
sentences that exclaim something.
Example
Gatorade is the best drink ever!
