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.  Identify the types of sentences:
                  i.   ake the next exit on your right.            ii.   he coffee shop isn t open on Sundays.
                  iii.  ow   he  a  Mahal looks ama ing.           iv.  et out of my way
                  v.  hat are you doing
              ns.  i.  Imperative sentence       ii.  eclarative sentence            iii.   xclamatory sentence
                  iv. Imperative Sentence        v. Interrogative sentence

                 .   hat is a noun phrase   ive some examples.
              ns.     noun phrase is a word or group of words that can function as the sub ect  the ob ect  or the complement in a
                  sentence. For example:
                  All the applicants were interviewed on  uesday.
                   irat  ohli is a successful cricketer.

                   e hopes to win the first prize.
                  Divesh, Divya and their friends went on a trip.
                 .   hat is a sentence   xplain the types of sentences.
              ns.   Sentence:   sentence is a group of words giving a complete thought.   sentence must contain a sub ect and a
                  verb.  here are mainly four types of sentences.
                  Types of sentences:  here are four types of sentences in  nglish:

                  i.  Declarative Sentence:   declarative sentence states a fact and ends with a full stop. For example  I love my
                    mother.

                  ii.  Imperative Sentence:  n imperative sentence is a command  a polite re uest or an advice. It ends with an
                    exclamation mark or a full stop. For example   ring me a glass of water.

                  iii.  Interrogative Sentence:  n interrogative sentence asks a  uestion and ends with a  uestion mark. For example
                     re you ready to go
                  iv.  Exclamatory Sentence:  n exclamatory sentence expresses excitement or emotion. It ends with an exclamation
                    mark. For example   ow   his is a brilliant idea
                .   ow many elements are there in a paragraph
              ns.   here are many elements of a paragraph which are given below:

                    Unity:  nity in a paragraph begins with the topic sentence.  very paragraph has one single  controlling idea that
                    is expressed in its topic sentence which is typically the first sentence of the paragraph.

                    Order: Order refers to the way you organise your supporting sentences.  hether you choose chronological
                    order  order of importance or another logical presentation of details  a solid paragraph always has a definite
                    organisation.

                    Coherence:  oherence is the  uality that makes your writing understandable. Sentences within a paragraph
                    need to connect to each other and work together as a whole.

                    Completeness:  ompleteness means that a paragraph is well developed. If all sentences clearly and su ciently
                    support the main idea  then your paragraph is complete.
            B.  Application Based Questions:                                                       L if e   S k il l s   &   V al ue s
                 .  Neelam has to participate in a script writing competition for the upcoming  iteracy week in her school  onal
                  competition. Suggest her some tips so as to improve her written communication.
              ns.  Neelam must ensure that her script must be coherent  complete in sense  has a good flow and well engaging.

                 .   shmit has his interview for a  ob.  ist down a few don ts that he must keep in mind during his interview.
              ns.   lways think before you speak  maintain body language  eye contact  and be confident.


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