Question, Statement, Command or Exclamation?

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What is a question?

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A question is a sentence or phrase that seeks information, typically ending with a question mark.

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What is a statement?

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A statement is a declarative sentence that conveys information or expresses an idea, typically ending with a period.

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What is an exclamation?

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An exclamation is a sentence that expresses strong emotion or surprise, often ending with an exclamation mark.

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What is a command?

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A command is a directive or instruction that tells someone to do something, often starting with a verb.

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How can you identify a question in a sentence?

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A question can often be identified by its structure, typically starting with a wh-word (who, what, where, when, why) or an auxiliary verb, and it usually ends with a question mark.

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What punctuation marks are commonly used for questions?

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The question mark (?) is the punctuation mark used to indicate a question.

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What punctuation marks are commonly used for statements?

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The period (.) is the punctuation mark used to indicate a statement.

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What punctuation marks are commonly used for exclamations?

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The exclamation mark (!) is the punctuation mark used to indicate an exclamation.

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What punctuation marks are commonly used for commands?

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Commands typically end with a period (.) or an exclamation mark (!), depending on the intensity of the command.

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Can a sentence be both a question and a statement?

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Yes, some sentences can be structured to serve both purposes, often depending on context.