(一)按使用目的,句子可分为陈述句、疑问句、祈使句和感叹句。 1)陈述句(declarative sentences):说明一个事实或陈述一种看法。例如: light travels faster than sound. 光比声传播速度快。(说明事实) the film is rather boring. 这部电影很乏味。(说明看法) 2)疑问句(interrogative sentences):提出问题。有以下四种: a. 一般疑问句(general questions): can you finish the work in time? 你能按时完成工作吗? b. 特殊疑问句(wh-questions): where do you live? 你住那儿? c. 选择疑问句(alternative questions): do you want tea or coffee? 你是要茶还是要咖啡? d. 反意疑问句(tag-questions):