Types of Sentences

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Declarative sentence: type that makes a statement or expresses an opinion, ending with a period.

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A declarative sentence is a type of sentence that makes a statement or expresses an opinion. It ends with a period.

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Example of an interrogative sentence:

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What is your name?

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Imperative sentence:

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Gives a command, makes a request, or expresses a strong desire.

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Example of an exclamatory sentence:

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What a beautiful sunset!

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Four types of sentences based on function:

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declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory.

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Simple sentence definition:

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Consists of one independent clause & expresses a complete thought.

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Compound sentence: two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions or semicolons.

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Compound sentence: two or more independent clauses.

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Complex sentence definition:

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Contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Compound-complex sentence: contains at least 2 independent clauses and 1+ dependent clauses.

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

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Difference between a phrase and a sentence.

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A phrase does not express a complete thought, while a sentence does.