Sentence Types

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What is a statement?

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A statement is a sentence that conveys information or expresses an idea, typically providing facts or opinions.

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What is a question?

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A question is a sentence that seeks information, typically requiring a response or answer.

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What is a command?

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A command is a sentence that gives an order or instruction, directing someone to take action.

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What are the four main types of sentences?

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The four main types of sentences are statements, questions, commands, and exclamations.

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How can you identify a statement in a sentence?

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A statement can be identified by its declarative nature, often providing information or expressing an opinion, and it usually ends with a period.

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How can you identify a question in a sentence?

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A question can be identified by its interrogative nature, often seeking information, and it typically ends with a question mark.

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How can you identify a command in a sentence?

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A command can be identified by its imperative nature, directing someone to perform an action, and it may end with a period or an exclamation mark.

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion or excitement and typically ends with an exclamation mark.

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Provide an example of a statement.

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Example: 'The sky is blue.'

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Provide an example of a question.

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Example: 'What time is it?'