For language lovers, it is not enough to have basic knowledge about reading and writing. It is not a matter of capturing a series of characters without any apparent meaning on a sheet. When writing, they seek to know the why of things and thus be aware of their meaning.
Each part that makes up a sentence has a purpose, it fulfills an important function so that the message can be transmitted clearly. Not knowing these elements, or using them in the wrong way, can mean that the message does not arrive correctly and, therefore, it lends itself to misinterpretations.
Likewise, the number and types of elements present in a sentence can make it one type or another, taking into account that sentences can be classified according to the point of view established by the different criteria. So, in a text, one sentence, in general, is not the same as another.
Would you like to know how many types of sentences exist, as well as the definition of each one along with some examples? If you are looking to enrich your vocabulary and have a better understanding of your language, you came to the right place.
Given that the word has a lot of power, this article has been written thinking of those people who delight in language and who find in it a universe of possibilities, a host of ideas to express the same thought, a weapon to defend their ideals and to fight to achieve what they propose.
Therefore, pay close attention to the information that we will be sharing with you about prayer. By doing so, you will be able to better organize your words, aware that you are conveying what you want to say in the correct way and with the appropriate intent, depending on the context in which you find yourself. Let’s see it right now.
Instructions
In the field of grammar and syntax, the sentence is a set of words, which are ordered, have a linear structure and express recognizable information.
The sentence is the smallest unit within the discourse and is in itself a completely autonomous statement, in other words, it constitutes a logical proposition that, if taken out of its context, will continue to express certain information in the same way.
In view of its great importance, the sentence is one of the structures that has been studied the most, and it has been done according to different optics, such as morphosyntactic, phonological and semantic.
On the other hand, just as a series of words make up a sentence, a series of sentences together make up a paragraph, a much larger unit in terms of meaning. Naturally, a sentence has certain specific characteristics that make its identification possible. Some of them are the following:
- They have a linear structure, which is hierarchical and made up of a finite, or limited, number of words.
- According to traditional grammar, it is made up of a subject, that is, who performs or on whom the action falls, and a predicate, that is, the action that is performed and its context. However, in some cases the subject may not be explicitly present.
- In general, in the different writing systems, it is possible to recognize it thanks to the fact that it begins with a capital letter and ends with a period, which allows us to see that it is a unit of meaning that is closed in on itself.
Parts of the sentence
A sentence is composed of different parts, which are differentiated according to their respective grammatical categories. Some of its parts are:
- Nouns: these are the words used to name things, given that they have substance. These can be proper, that is, names, such as Pedro or María, or common, which are much more general terms, such as house, stone, tree, etc.
- Adjectives: are the words that usually accompany nouns to indicate some of their meaning features and that broaden or shorten their meaning. These adjectives can be qualifiers, which provide a specific meaning, such as ugly or pretty, they can be possessive, that is, have a sense of belonging, like yours or mine. They can also express a relationship or clarify who we mean.
- Articles: These are other types of noun companions. They also allow us to have information about it, although much simpler, such as number, gender and its determination. In the specific case of Spanish, it is possible to find 9 different articles. The determined ones: el, la, lo, los and las, and the indeterminate ones: un, una, unos y unas.
- Pronouns: they are nothing more than grammatical wildcards, which have the function of replacing nouns and which also make it possible not to have to repeat them constantly so that the language can be much more effective.
- Verbs: are those words that express or describe actions and that agree with the subject. In addition, they are in charge of expressing a time and a specific way in which the action occurs.
- Adverbs: These are words that modify the verb. Its purpose is to modulate or characterize the way in which the actions present in the sentences occur. Some examples of adverbs are: never, never, very, quickly , etc.
- Conjunctions: these are words that have a unique grammatical meaning and are used to join one word to another or even sentences, by building a kind of bridge between them. For example: and, or, u, but, among others.
- Prepositions: they are words that do not have their own meaning, rather they are in charge of expressing a relationship between other words, which can become more or less specific. For example: of, for, by, about , etc.
What do you need:
As we have already mentioned before, it is possible to classify sentences taking into account different types of criteria. One of them is the intention of the speaker. According to this criterion, sentences can be:
Hesitant
They are those expressions through which the speaker expresses doubts or some possibility related to what is being communicated.
Regarding their grammar, they cannot be differentiated from assertive sentences. However, they differ when the speaker does not fully assume the security or veracity of what is being communicated. For example: Maybe he can go to the party.
Exclamatory
They may also be known as exclamatory. These are used so that the sender’s feelings can be expressed with greater emphasis, which makes them stand out from the rest.
These sentences are easy to identify, since they are always accompanied by exclamation or exclamation points. In the Spanish language, these go both at the beginning and at the end of the sentence.
Interrogative
They are those that seek to obtain some specific information from the interlocutor. However, in other cases they can be used to make a suggestion or to provide advice to the recipient. But they are also often used to pronounce a mandate or give an order.
Wishful
They are those that have the purpose of expressing a desire. They are also known by the name of electives, since, in them, whoever pronounces them chooses something specific. For example: hopefully we will see each other very soon .
Declarative
They are those that are used in order to give accurate and determined information. In them, there is a certain distance between the author and the reader, since their objective is simply to provide information or affirm a specific fact.
These sentences can be used both in written and oral language, and are widely used in journalistic or informative stories. In addition, there are affirmative, but also negative.
Hortatory
They are also called imperative sentences and are those that have the objective of achieving some action or reaction in the receiver. This may be possible through commands or suggestions.
In the specific case of commands, the issuer requires the receiver to do or stop doing something and for this reason the imperative mood is used. However, a friendly request is also considered an exhortatory statement, but the use of the subjunctive mood stands out.
According to the number of members
- Bi-members: are those that are made up of two main parts, such as the subject and the predicate. These are the most used sentences in both oral and written language. They can have a visible or tacit subject, which is perceived depending on the context.
- Unimembers: they are the sentences that have only one member, since in them it is not possible to establish the relationship of subject and predicate. A clear example of this type of prayer is the following: Thank you very much for everything.
According to the number of predicates
- Simple: in these sentences all the verbs correspond to the same subject and, therefore, are housed in a single predicate, which can be simple or compound.
- Compounds: they are the sentences that have more than one verb, which is conjugated in the personal form. These sentences are also known as complex sentences and can be of different types. There are coordinated and subordinate or juxtaposed. In addition, it must be clarified that care must be taken not to confuse compound sentences with simple sentences with a compound predicate.
According to the voice of the verb
- Active: are those sentences in which the subject is responsible for executing or exercising the verb. In an active sentence the subject is very important.
- Passive: the passive voice is used to build the sentence and emphasize a state or action instead of the leading subject. It is nothing more than a change in the natural order of the sentence in order to focus attention on the object or action.
It should be noted that the passive voice is not applicable in the case of verbs of emotion or perception. Neither should it be used in sentences with progressive tense. Finally, in the passive voice none of the direct object complements are used.
Now, what else should you take into account or know about this very interesting topic related to prayer? Let’s see it.
Tips
We cannot ignore the fact that, depending on the structure of the predicate, the sentences can be classified as follows:
- Attributive: In this case, the predicate consists of a linking verb and a special complement, that is, the attribute. Hence the nature of its name.
- Predicatives: these are all the other sentences, that is, those that do not have an attribute in the predicate.
Also, if you have the presence or absence of the direct object, the sentences can be transitive or intransitive, respectively. Likewise, we can find reflexive sentences, where the action of the main verb falls directly on the subject.
The subject exercises the action and it returns to itself but this time in the predicate. For this, the pronouns are used: me, te, se, os, etc.
Last but not least are reciprocal sentences, which have a reciprocal verb, that is, the action is performed and received by a plural subject. For example: you and I know it very well.
With this information you have at your fingertips all the necessary tools to use the language in the best way and to be aware of the message that others are transmitting to you, in order to avoid misinterpretations.