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Types of Sentences—Classification III
              There are four types of sentences: declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative as shown in the
              table:

               Declarative Sentence     Interrogative Sentence     Exclamatory Sentence      Imperative Sentence
               It conveys information   It always asks a question  An exclamatory statement  These sentences convey
               or expresses a fact. It   and ends with a question  conveys a powerful       an order, instruction,
               always terminates with   mark (?).                 emotion, such as joy,     request, or word of advice.
               a full stop (.). This is the                       grief, terror, or wonder. It  It can be terminated with a
               most typical type of                               is always followed by an   full stop or an exclamation
               sentence.                                          exclamation mark (!).     mark (. or !).
               Examples                 Examples                  Examples                  Examples
               We own a cat.            Are you hungry?           Yippee! I passed the test.  Cook the vegetables.

               She has finished reading  Did she pass the exam?   Alas! I lost my bag.      Complete this work by
               that book.                                                                   tomorrow.


                1.6 CONSTRUCTION OF A PARAGRAPH
              A paragraph is a group of related sentences that develop a single main idea. It typically consists of three main
              parts: a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. The topic sentence introduces
              the main idea of the paragraph and sets the direction for the reader. The supporting sentences provide
              explanations, examples, or details that expand on the topic sentence. These sentences should be logically
              connected, maintaining a smooth flow of ideas. Finally, a concluding sentence summarizes the paragraph or
              provides a transition to the next one.

              When constructing a paragraph, it is essential to ensure coherence and unity. Coherence means that the
              sentences are arranged in a logical order, making the paragraph easy to read and understand. This can
              be achieved through the use of transition words such as firstly, moreover, therefore, and however. Unity
              ensures that every sentence in the paragraph relates to the main idea, avoiding unnecessary or unrelated
              information.
              For  example,  if  writing  a  paragraph  about  your  school,  the  topic  sentence  might  introduce  the  school’s
              name and location. The supporting sentences can describe its size, number of students, facilities, and special
              programs. Finally, the concluding sentence could summarize why the school is important or enjoyable. By
              following this structure, a paragraph becomes clear, well-organised, and effective in conveying ideas.

              Some general rules for writing a paragraph are:
                It begins on a new line.
                The first line has an indentation.

                It focuses on a main theme.
              Example of writing a paragraph:

                 I study in Kendriya Vidyalaya in Ajmer, Rajasthan. It is located near the highway. It is a small school with
                 few excellent teachers. My school has around 200 students.

                 I enjoy going to school and learning new things. After lessons, I go to the playground and play football
                 with my classmates. My school also has a library. It is fantastic!


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