b. Sentence Realization
1 The Notion of Sentences
Bloomfield in his book entitled Language 1993:170 defines sentences as “... an independent linguistic form, not included by virtue of any grammatical
construction in any larger linguistic form.” In other words, a sentence is capable of standing alone. Sentences can be classified into a number of categories. The
following are classifications of sentences based on their structure, the purpose form and completeness of the Subject-Predicate elements.
a The Classification by the Structure
i. Simple Sentences
A simple sentence is a sentence which consists of a single independent clause and no subordinate clauses. The simple sentence always contains one
subject and one verb. Example: Nancy is a singer.
ii. Compound Sentences
A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more clauses or has equal relations.
Example: Maya is a singer but I am a teacher. iii.
Complex Sentences A complex sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more clauses of
unequal relations and joined by one or more coordinating conjunction. Example: I did not come because I was sick.
iv. Compound-Complex Sentences
A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that consists of multiple independent clauses, at least one of which has at least one dependent clause.
Example: My best friend who is a singer named Nancy is beautiful, but she is still single until now.
b The Classification by the Purpose or Form
Classifications of sentence by purpose or form are: i.
Declarative Sentences Declarative sentence or declaration sentence functions to make or to declare
a statement. Example: I am not hungry.
ii. Interrogative Sentences
Interrogative sentence or question sentence functions to request information. Example: Where is the bus station?
iii. Exclamatory Sentences
Exclamatory sentence is generally more emphatic from statement of emotions expressions.
Example: What a beautiful art you made. iv.
Imperative Sentences Imperative sentence or command sentence is functions used to make
demand or request. Example: Turn off the light please
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