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A sentence is a gathering of words that expresses a complete thought. &nbsp;



A sentence must have a subject and a verb, but it may or may not have an object.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">By structure, the sentence can be divided into three types:&nbsp;</h2>



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<li><a href="https://www.turito.com/learn/english/parts-of-a-compound-sentence-grade-8">Compound sentences</a></li>



<li>Complex sentences&nbsp;</li>



<li>Compound-complex sentences&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Compound sentences



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<li>Compound sentences constitute two independent clauses expressing closely related ideas of equal or identical importance that are linked using a comma and a conjunction or just a semicolon.&nbsp;</li>



<li>Compound <a href="https://www.turito.com/learn/english/grammar-kinds-of-sentences">sentences</a> can be formed with coordinating conjunction, a correlative conjunction, a conjunctive adverb, or a semicolon.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Complex sentences



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<li>Complex sentences constitute one independent clause (or main clause) and one or more dependent clauses (or subordinate clauses).&nbsp;</li>



<li>The <a href="https://www.turito.com/learn/english/independent-vs-dependent-clauses">dependent clause</a> starts and is linked to the independent clause by a subordinating conjunction.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Compound-complex sentences<div class="fillWidthInMob"><a loading='lazy' class="showAdInAllRes" data-toggle="modal" data-target=#homeLeadForm data-heading="Get Expert Guidance" href="#"><img class="img-fluid" alt="parallel" src=https://a.storyblok.com/f/128066/1100x230/00b28b4876/11-applying-for-collages_leaderboard-1100x230.jpg /></a></div>



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<li>Compound-complex <a href="https://www.turito.com/learn/english/types-of-sentences-grade-10">sentences</a> are made up of two independent clauses (also known as main clauses) and one or more dependent clauses (or subordinate clauses).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">By purpose, sentences can be divided into the following kinds:&nbsp;</h2>



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<li>Declarative sentences&nbsp;</li>



<li>Interrogative sentences&nbsp;</li>



<li>Exclamatory sentences&nbsp;</li>



<li>Imperative sentences&nbsp;</li>



<li>Negative sentences&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Declarative Sentence



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<li>A declarative sentence constructs a statement or argument about what is, was, or will be the case.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Interrogative Sentence



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<li>An interrogative sentence is  A sentence that asks a question.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Tag Questions



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<li>Tag questions are formed by including a question as a “tag” onto the end of a declarative sentence.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Imperative Sentences



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<li>Imperative sentences give orders, commands, and general instructions.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Exclamatory Sentence <div class="fillWidthInMob"><a loading='lazy' class="showAdInAllRes" data-toggle="modal" data-target=#homeLeadForm data-heading="Get Expert Guidance" href="#"><img class="img-fluid" alt="parallel" src=https://a.storyblok.com/f/128066/1100x230/00b28b4876/11-applying-for-collages_leaderboard-1100x230.jpg /></a></div>



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<li>An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotions.&nbsp;</li>
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