Types of Sentences

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement 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 is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence shows strong emotion 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 tells someone to do something.

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Example of a declarative sentence.

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The sky is blue.

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Example of an interrogative sentence.

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What time is it?

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Example of an exclamatory sentence.

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Wow! That was amazing!

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Example of an imperative sentence.

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Please close the door.

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How do you identify a declarative sentence?

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It states a fact and ends with a period.

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How do you identify an interrogative sentence?

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It asks a question and ends with a question mark.