Sentences

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or request.

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question and typically ends with a question mark.

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What is a simple predicate?

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The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase that tells something about the subject.

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What is the difference between a subject and a predicate?

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The subject is who or what the sentence is about, while the predicate tells something about the subject.

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What punctuation typically ends an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence usually ends with a period, but can also end with an exclamation mark.

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Can an interrogative sentence be a statement?

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No, an interrogative sentence is specifically designed to ask a question.

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What is an example of a declarative sentence?

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'The sky is blue.' is an example of a declarative sentence.

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What role does the predicate play in a sentence?

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The predicate provides information about the subject, including actions or states of being.