大学英语语法Introduction学习课件.pptVIP

Statements, commands, questions and exclamations If we think of the social role of language, we can say that language is broadly concerned with giving and requiring information and with offering and requiring “things” or actions. John is taller than any other student in the class. (statement) Keep your mouth shut. (command) What’s your name? (question) What a fine day! (exclamation) Statement Question Command Exclamation Positive statements Negative statements General questions Special questions Alternative questions Tag questions Second/ first/ third person imperative What-exclamations