Sentence, Clause, Phrase - Division of Sentences on the Basis of Purpose

On the basis of purpose, sentences can be classified as follows:

Declarative Sentences

A declarative sentence makes some sort of declaration or statement.

For example:

The service in that hotel is fantastic.

Here, the speaker of this sentence is making an assertion or stating a fact—the service in a particular hotel is really good.

Interrogative Sentences

An interrogative sentence asks a question.

For example:

Is Yudhishtir going to school?

Here, the speaker of this sentence is asking something—whether Yudhishtir is going to school.

Imperative Sentences

An imperative sentence makes a request or gives a command.

For example:

Open the door. Please hold the bag for me.

In the first sentence, the speaker is commanding someone to do something—open the door.

In the second sentence, the speaker is requesting someone to do something—hold the bag.

Exclamatory Sentences

An exclamatory sentence expresses some strong feeling or emotion.

For example:

Oh no! My new dress is ruined!

Here, the speaker of this sentence is exclaiming her disappointment over something— new dress is ruined.