Sentence Varieties Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Discussion on three types of sentence varieties.
  • Flavor 1: Declarative sentences
  • Flavor 2: Interrogative sentences
  • Flavor 3: Imperative sentences

1. Declarative Sentences

• Definition: A type of sentence that states a fact or opinion.
• Purpose: To convey information (exposition in writing).
• Example:
  • "It is a beautiful day."
  • "Lavender hated baseball."

2. Interrogative Sentences

• Definition: A type of sentence that asks a question.
• Purpose: To seek information.
• Example:
  • "Where did you go last night?"
  • "How is he still singing that note?"
• Note: Related to interrogation; implies asking multiple questions.

3. Imperative Sentences

• Definition: A type of sentence that gives a command.
• Example:
  • "Paige, follow that bunny."
  • "Remember to wash the dishes."
• Note: The subject is often implied (e.g., "you" is understood).

Recapping Sentence Types

• Declarative:
  • Example: "You can learn anything."
• Interrogative:
  • Example: "Can you learn anything?"
• Imperative:
  • Example: "Learn anything."

Conclusion

• Summary of the three sentence types:
  • Declarative: A statement
  • Interrogative: A question
  • Imperative: A command
• Closing remarks by David and Paige.