This basic grammar lesson provides an overview of sentences and their types in English, with translations in Urdu for better understanding. Let’s break down each concept:
What is a sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that makes complete sense.
Example:
- English: I am Pakistani.
- Urdu: میں پاکستانی ہوں۔
Introduction
In this basic grammar lesson, we are going to learn:
- What is a sentence?
- Types Of Sentences
- Assertive Sentences
- Interrogative Sentences
- Imperative Sentences
- Optative Sentences
- Exclamatory Sentences
Types Of Sentences
There are five types of sentences in English Grammar:-
- Assertive Sentences
- Interrogative Sentences
- Imperative Sentences
- Optative Sentences
- Exclamatory Sentences
What is an Assertive Sentence? (بیانیہ جملے)
A sentence that gives some information. e.g about facts, opinions, and beliefs.
ایسا جملہ جو کسی چیز کے بارے میں معلومات دے۔جیسے حقائق،رائے،اور عقائد
For example:
- English: Ali eats mangoes.
- Urdu: علی آم کھاتا ہے۔
- English: Faheem is a student.
- Urdu: فہیم ایک طالب علم ہے۔
What is an interrogative sentence? (سوالیہ جملے)
A sentence in which a question is asked.
ایسا جملہ جس میں کوئی سوال پوچھا جائے۔
- English: Does Ali eat mangoes?
- Urdu: کیا علی آم کھاتا ہے؟
- English: Is Faheem a student?
- Urdu: کیا فہیم ایک طالب علم ہے؟
What is an imperative sentence? (حکمیہ جملے)
An imperative sentence is a type of sentence that gives a command or instruction, makes a request, or offers advice.
Command:
- English: Close the door.
- Urdu: دروازہ بند کرو۔
Request:
- English: Please help me with this task.
- Urdu: برائے مہربانی اس کام میں میری مدد کریں۔
Advice:
- English: Drink plenty of water every day.
- Urdu: ہر دن زیادہ پانی پیا کرو۔
Instruction:
- English: Turn off the lights before leaving.
- Urdu: جانے سے پہلے بتیاں بند کر دیں۔
What is an Optative Sentence? (دعائیہ یا تمنائی جملے)
A sentence which expresses a desire or prayer.
ایسا جملہ جو خواہش یا دعا کا اظہار کرتا ہے۔
For example:
- English: May you live long!
- Urdu: خدا تمہاری عمر دراز کرے!
- English: Would that I were rich!
- Urdu: کاش میں امیر ہوتا!
What is an Exclamatory Sentence? (استعجابیہ جملے)
A sentence that expresses strong emotions.
ایسا جملہ جس میں جزبات کا اظہار پایا جائے۔
For example:
- English: Hurrah! We have won the match.
- Urdu: آہا! ہم میچ جیت گئے۔
- English: Alas! They have lost the match.
- Urdu: افسوس! وہ میچ ہار گئے۔
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