Types of Sentences

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion. It ends with a period. Example: 'The sky is blue.'

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What punctuation ends a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence ends with a period.

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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 point. Example: 'What a beautiful day!'

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or instruction. It can end with a period or an exclamation point. Example: 'Please close the door.'

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What punctuation can end an imperative sentence?

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

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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. Example: 'What time is it?'

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How do you identify an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence can be identified by its strong emotion and the use of an exclamation point at the end.

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What is the purpose of an interrogative sentence?

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The purpose of an interrogative sentence is to ask a question.

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Can an imperative sentence be polite?

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Yes, an imperative sentence can be polite, such as 'Could you please pass the salt?'

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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.