Notes on Sentences – Class 7
1. What is a Sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that makes complete sense. It always begins with a capital letter
and ends with a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark.
2. Parts of a Sentence
• Subject: The part that tells who or what the sentence is about.
• Predicate: The part that tells what the subject does or is.
3. Types of Sentences
a) Declarative Sentence
A sentence that states or declares something.
Example: India won the match.
b) Interrogative Sentence
A sentence that asks a question.
Example: Where are you going?
c) Imperative Sentence
A sentence that gives a command, request or advice.
Example: Please close the door.
d) Exclamatory Sentence
A sentence that expresses strong feelings or emotions.
Example: What a beautiful place!
4. Rules for Forming Good Sentences
• Use words in correct order.
• Make sure the sentence has a clear meaning.
• Begin with a capital letter.
• Use proper punctuation at the end.
• Keep the subject and predicate complete.
5. Practice Examples
• The sun rises in the east. (Declarative)
• Did you finish your homework? (Interrogative)
• Turn off the light. (Imperative)
• Wow, that was amazing! (Exclamatory)
1. What is a Sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that makes complete sense. It always begins with a capital letter
and ends with a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark.
2. Parts of a Sentence
• Subject: The part that tells who or what the sentence is about.
• Predicate: The part that tells what the subject does or is.
3. Types of Sentences
a) Declarative Sentence
A sentence that states or declares something.
Example: India won the match.
b) Interrogative Sentence
A sentence that asks a question.
Example: Where are you going?
c) Imperative Sentence
A sentence that gives a command, request or advice.
Example: Please close the door.
d) Exclamatory Sentence
A sentence that expresses strong feelings or emotions.
Example: What a beautiful place!
4. Rules for Forming Good Sentences
• Use words in correct order.
• Make sure the sentence has a clear meaning.
• Begin with a capital letter.
• Use proper punctuation at the end.
• Keep the subject and predicate complete.
5. Practice Examples
• The sun rises in the east. (Declarative)
• Did you finish your homework? (Interrogative)
• Turn off the light. (Imperative)
• Wow, that was amazing! (Exclamatory)
