Understanding Sentence Types Flashcard

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence is a type of sentence that makes a statement or expresses an opinion. It ends with a period.

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence is a type of sentence that gives a command or makes a request. It 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 is a type of sentence that expresses strong emotion or excitement. It ends with an exclamation mark.

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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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What punctuation typically ends an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence can end with either a period or an exclamation mark.

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What punctuation typically ends an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence typically ends with an exclamation mark.

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Can a sentence be both declarative and imperative?

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No, a sentence cannot be both declarative and imperative; they serve different purposes.

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Provide an example of a declarative sentence.

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An example of a declarative sentence is: 'The sky is blue.'

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Provide an example of an imperative sentence.

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An example of an imperative sentence is: 'Please pass the salt.'

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Provide an example of an exclamatory sentence.

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