THE THEORY OF SENTENCE IN MODERN ENGLISH
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15532115Keywords:
sentence theory, sentence structure, syntax, sentence types, functional grammar, modern English, generative grammar, linguistic communication, simple sentence, complex sentence.Abstract
This paper explores the theory of the sentence in modern English, examining its structure, classification, and functions within linguistic and communicative frameworks. The study analyzes how sentences are formed, the syntactic rules they follow, and the roles they play in conveying meaning in spoken and written discourse. Particular attention is given to sentence types—simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex—as well as the functional classification of sentences based on communicative purpose. Modern linguistic approaches, including generative grammar and functional grammar, are considered to provide a comprehensive understanding of sentence formation and usage in contemporary English.
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