Sentences for intermediate learners
Sentences are formed by putting words next to each other, but we do not always need more than one word to make a meaningful sentence.
What Are Sentences?
Sentences consist of a group of words joined together to give an idea, suggestion, order someone to do something, etc. In this lesson, we are going to learn all about them.
Types of Sentences Based on Structure
Sentences can be divided into different groups. Here, we are going to see how many kinds of sentences we have based on structure:
Now, let us analyze two of them:
Simple Sentences
All sentences have a subject and a predicate. Simple sentences are complete on their own and they do not depend on any other sentence to be meaningful. Look at the examples below:
I want to be independent.
As you can see, the sentence is complete and can stand alone.
Hannah is talking to her father.
Compound Sentences
In compound sentences, we join two simple sentences together. This means that each of the sentences is independent and can stand on its own. We use coordinating conjunctions to connect them. Let us take a quick look at coordinating conjunctions below:
Now, check out the following examples:
Mom wants to go out,
Here, each sentence can stand alone.
The girls are walking
Types of Sentences Based on Mood
We can also divide sentences into different groups based on their moods. Look at the following list:
Now, let us analyze each:
Declarative Mood
When we are simply giving information, or giving an idea, or when we are stating a fact, we use the 'declarative mood'. In this mood, we use a full stop at the end of the sentence. Look at the following examples:
Yara and Miley want to go to the movies tonight.
The government has decided to take serious action.
Interrogative Mood
The interrogative mood is used when we want to ask questions. We must always use a question mark at the end of an interrogative sentence. Look at the following examples:
Why can't you stay more?
Couldn't she go to the class alone?
Imperative Mood
When we want to order someone to do something, we must use the imperative mood. In this mood, the subject is always 'you' and it is hidden. We mainly put a full stop at the end of these sentences but if the request is urgent, we can also have an exclamation mark. Look at the following examples:
Close the door.
Get out of here at once!
Exclamatory Mood
When we want to show some strong emotion like anger, excitement, etc. we mainly use this mood. An exclamation mark is always put at the end of the sentence. Look:
Wow! Such a beautiful blue sky!
How dare you!
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