Sentence Types

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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, instruction, or request and can end with a period or an exclamation mark.

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement or expresses an idea and ends with a period.

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What are the four main types of sentences?

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The four main types of sentences are declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory.

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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

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How do you identify an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence can be identified by its use of an exclamation mark and the expression of strong feelings.

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What punctuation typically ends a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence typically ends with a period.

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Can an imperative sentence end with an exclamation mark?

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Yes, an imperative sentence can end with either a period or an exclamation mark, depending on the intensity of the command.

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What is the purpose of an interrogative sentence?

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The purpose of an interrogative sentence is to elicit information or ask for clarification.

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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, while an interrogative sentence asks a question.