SELECT
– extracts data from a databaseUPDATE
– updates data in a databaseDELETE
– deletes data from a databaseINSERT INTO
– inserts new data into a databaseCREATE DATABASE
– creates a new databaseALTER DATABASE
– modifies a databaseCREATE TABLE
– creates a new tableALTER TABLE
– modifies a tableDROP TABLE
– deletes a tableCREATE INDEX
– creates an index (search key)DROP INDEX
– deletes an index