Declarative, Interrogative, Exclamatory, and Imperative

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence is a statement that provides information or expresses an opinion. It ends with a period.

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence is a question that seeks information. It typically begins with a wh-word (who, what, where, when, why) or an auxiliary verb and ends with a question mark.

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or instruction and can end with a period or an exclamation mark.

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How can you identify a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence can be identified by its structure, as it states a fact or opinion and ends with a period.

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What punctuation marks are used for interrogative sentences?

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Interrogative sentences use a question mark at the end.

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Can an imperative sentence be polite?

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Yes, an imperative sentence can be polite, often using 'please' to soften the command.

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What is the difference between an exclamatory and an imperative sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion, while an imperative sentence gives a command or instruction.

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Provide an example of a declarative sentence.

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Example: 'The sky is blue.'

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Provide an example of an interrogative sentence.

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Example: 'What time is it?'