Sentence Types

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence that 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 is a type of sentence that makes a statement or expresses an opinion and ends with a period.

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence is a type of sentence that gives a command or request and can end with a period or an exclamation mark.

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence is a type of sentence that expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.

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How can you identify an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence can be identified by its structure, which often begins with a question word (who, what, where, when, why) or an auxiliary verb, and it ends with a question mark.

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What punctuation typically follows a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence typically ends with a period.

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Can an imperative sentence be polite?

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Yes, an imperative sentence can be polite, especially when it uses 'please' to soften the command.

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What is the purpose of an exclamatory sentence?

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The purpose of an exclamatory sentence is to convey strong feelings or emotions.

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Give an example of an interrogative sentence.

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An example of an interrogative sentence is: 'Are you coming to the party?'

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What is the difference between a declarative and an exclamatory sentence?

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A declarative sentence states a fact or opinion, while an exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion.