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3. Imperative Sentences : Sentences that gives order or instructions, make requests or
offer and advice are called imperative sentences.

Examples : (i) Come here.
(ii) Don't make a noise.

(iii) Speak the truth.

An Imperative Sentence is followed by a full stop ( ). These sentences begin with a verb
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and the subject 'you' is implied.

4. Exclamatory Sentences : Such sentences express sudden strong feeling like surprise,
delight, grief, joy, disgust, etc.

Examples : (i) What a fine book!

(ii) Bravo! Well done.

(iii) Alas! He is no more.
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Exclamatory sentences end with an exclamation mark( ).
5. Optative Sentences : Such sentences express a wish as a prayer.

Examples : (i) May you live long!
(ii) God bless you!

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1. Write the kinds of the following sentences :
(a) Do not make a noise. ____________________
(b) They have not completed their homework. ____________________
(c) When will you come from school? ____________________
(d) Come here. ____________________
(e) We shall buy some toys. ____________________
(f) Why did you go to market? ____________________

(g) Don't tell a lie. ____________________

(h) They work hard. ____________________

(i) Ajay is playing football. ____________________
(j) Alas! He died. ____________________

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