Types of Sentences

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What are the four main types of sentences in English?

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1. Declarative (statement) 2. Interrogative (question) 3. Imperative (command) 4. Exclamatory (exclamation)

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Define a declarative sentence.

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A declarative sentence is a statement that provides information and ends with a period.

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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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What characterizes an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence 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 expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.

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Provide an example of a declarative sentence.

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"The sky is blue."

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Provide an example of an interrogative sentence.

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"What time is it?"

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Provide an example of an imperative sentence.

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"Please close the door."

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Provide an example of an exclamatory sentence.

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"Wow, that was amazing!"

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How can you identify a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence can be identified by its informative nature and its ending punctuation, which is a period.