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TYPES OF SENTENCES ACCORDING
TO STRUCTURE:
CLASSIFICATION (SORTS) OF SENTENCES
1.
A simple sentence:
A sentence that contains one independent clause and no subordinate clause.
I bought some books yesterday. Pakistan exports rice.
Students, teachers, and the Principal of our college went on a picnic by bus early in the morning. (one verb/one thought)
2.
A compound sentence:
A sentence that contains two independent clauses of equal rank. (These clauses are generally joined with a comma and a co-ordinating conjunction- and, but, nor, or, for, and yet.)
Man is guided by reason, and beast by instinct.
She normally lives here, but she goes to Murree in summer.
He didn’t write me a letter, nor did he come to see me.
3.
A complex sentence:
It contains one independent clause and one or more dependent (subordinate) clauses.
I know that you are a student.
The man
who was sitting under the tree was watching us.
He told us
that he could not buy stamps because they were out of stock.
I saw her when she arrived.
Where ignorance is bliss,
it is folly to be wise
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Clauses in Bold
are main and underlined are subordinate)
4.
A compound-complex sentence:
A sentence consisting of two or more independent clauses and one or more subordinate clauses.
We saw a family of elephants, but they didn’t notice our presence
because we were hiding behind bushes.
While we were crossing the river,
we looked into the clear water and saw a huge fish, that was swimming towards us. (An extract from: Gondal English Grammar & Composition For Degree Classes. By Prof. Muhammad Aslam Gondal)
What else can I help you with?
What is the difference between surface structure and deep structure in linguistics?
In linguistics, surface structure refers to the way a sentence is actually spoken or written, while deep structure refers to the underlying meaning or structure of the sentence.
What is the relationship between deep structure and surface structure in linguistic analysis?
In linguistic analysis, deep structure refers to the underlying meaning of a sentence, while surface structure refers to the actual arrangement of words in a sentence. The relationship between the two is that deep structure influences the creation of surface structure, as the underlying meaning of a sentence determines how it is expressed through word order and grammar.
What is sentence scrupture?
It seems like there might be a typo in your question. If you meant "What is a sentence structure?" then sentence structure refers to the way words are organized in a sentence, including the order of words, phrases, and clauses to convey meaning. Good sentence structure is important for clear communication.
What part of a sentence influence the meaning of a word?
The context of the sentence, the surrounding words, and the grammatical structure of the sentence can all influence the meaning of a word. In addition, the tone, emphasis, and punctuation in a sentence can also affect how a word is understood.
What is the difference between deep structure and surface structure in linguistics?
In linguistics, deep structure refers to the underlying meaning or interpretation of a sentence, while surface structure refers to the actual words and structure used to convey that meaning.
What is the meaning behind the word structure?
The word structure means to build by adding on. It can be a physical building, a structure being built, or used in language, as in a sentence has no structure.
If the sentence to be is a correct sentence what is its meaning?
It means it must be grammatically correct. The word spellings and the structure should be correct too.
Does every sentence have a preposition?
no it depends on if there is a prepositional phrase
What is the word for sentence structure?
Sentence Structure
Sentence meaning what is in it for you?
the meaning of sentence is sentence
What is the meaning of jumantic sentence?
A "jumantic sentence" is not a widely recognized term in linguistics or grammar. It may be a typographical error or a misinterpretation of another concept. If you meant "semantic sentence," that refers to a sentence that conveys meaning through its structure and word choice. Please clarify if you meant something different!
What is a case in language and how does it impact the structure and meaning of sentences?
In language, a case is a grammatical category that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Cases impact the structure and meaning of sentences by indicating the role of a noun or pronoun (such as subject, object, or possessive) and how it relates to the rest of the sentence.
