TYPES OF SENTENCES

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Definition Of A 'Sentence':

A sentence is a group of words that gives a complete meaning. ( Isn't it simple)

Types Of Sentences:

Such sentences can be divided into three categories as follows:

  1. Simple sentences
  2. Compound sentences
  3. complex sentences

Clauses:

There are two different types of classe such as:

  1. Main clause:

A main clause has a subject and a verb and it has a complete meaning.

For Example: He is an Indian.

2.  Sub-Ordinate clause:

A sub-ordinate clause has a subject and a verb and but it has an  incomplete meaning.

For Example: If you practice regularly(sub-ordinate), you will win.

Definition Of  'Phrase':

A phrase is a group of word but it has no subject, no verb and so. It also has an incomplete meaning.

For Example: On reaching home.

Definition Of Simple Sentence:

A main clause can be divided as a simple sentence and a main clause with a phrase is also called simple sentence.

For Example: Stella is writing.

Definition Of Compound Sentence:

Two or more main clauses which are joined by conjunctions is called compound sentence.

For Example: The dog saw the elephant, and at once, it barked.

Definition Of Complex Sentence:

A main clause with one or more sub-ordinate clauses is called complex sentence.

For Example: He came when she was looking.



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