Four Types of Sentences

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

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Example of an interrogative sentence?

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"Do you like ice cream?"

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Example of a declarative sentence?

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"The sky is blue."

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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 does an interrogative sentence differ from a declarative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question, while a declarative sentence makes a statement.

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What punctuation marks are used for exclamatory sentences?

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Exclamatory sentences end with an exclamation mark.