Question

Give three examples of sentences which are not sentences. Give reasons for your answer.

Answer 1

Hint:
We will begin by defining the types of sentences. Using the definitions, we will state examples of sentences that are not statements. A sentence is a set of words which is complete in itself. It contains a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, exclamation, question, or command.

Complete step by step solution:
There are four types of sentences in the English language. We will list them and define all the four types of sentences. The four types of sentences are as follows:
1) Declarative sentences
2) Imperative sentences
3) Interrogative sentences
4) Exclamatory sentences

1) Declarative sentences:
The declarative sentences are those which simply express an opinion or make a statement. This type of sentences gives us some information, and they normally end with a period (full stop)
Examples: “Rahul likes to paint” (expresses opinion)
                   “I like to paint” (makes a statement)

2) Imperative sentences:
 The imperative sentences generally make a request or give a command. This type of sentence can end with a period or even an exclamation mark in certain cases.
Examples: “Please leave the room” (makes a request)
                   “Leave the room!” (gives a command)

3) Interrogative sentences:
The interrogative sentences are those which ask questions. They can begin with words like Who, What, Why, Where, When, How, or Do. These sentences end with a question mark.
Examples: “Why is your assignment incomplete?”
                    “Do you want to stay?”

4) Exclamatory sentences:
The exclamatory sentences are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, joy, anger, disappointment etc. This type of sentence ends with an exclamation mark.
Examples: “What a beautiful day it is!”
                   “The food is absolutely delicious!”
Using the above information, we can form sentences which are not statements. These sentences can fall in the category of Imperative, Interrogative or Exclamatory sentences. Three examples are:
1) “How much does a bottle of water cost?” (Reason: This sentence asks a question)
2) “I need you to sit down now!” (Reason: This sentence gives a command)
3) “What an exciting adventure it was!” (Reason: This sentence displays excitement)

Note:
A sentence consists of a main clause and also one or more subordinate clauses. In order to answer this question, we should know different types of sentences, or else we end up giving wrong examples. We use different types of sentences in daily life to express our opinions, to order someone, to ask someone a question etc. For example, we often use an exclamatory sentence to express our excitement, fear etc.