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 begins with a wh-word (who, what, where, when, why) or an auxiliary verb (is, are, do, etc.).

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What punctuation marks can end an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence can end with a period (.) or an exclamation point (!), depending on the strength of the command.

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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 the purpose of an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion or excitement and ends with an exclamation point (!).

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How can you identify an interrogative sentence in a text?

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An interrogative sentence can often be identified by its structure, which typically includes a question word or an auxiliary verb at the beginning and seeks information.

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

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A declarative sentence makes a statement and provides information, while an interrogative sentence asks a question.

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What type of sentence is used to give a command or request?

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An imperative sentence is used to give a command or request.

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Can a sentence be both declarative and interrogative?

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No, a sentence cannot be both declarative and interrogative at the same time; it can only serve one function.

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What is an example of an exclamatory sentence?

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An example of an exclamatory sentence is: 'What a beautiful day!'.

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What is the function of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and denote the type of sentence (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory).