Sentence Types

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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 is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question mark. Example: 'What time is it?'

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What is an imperative sentence?

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

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion. It ends with an exclamation mark. Example: 'What a beautiful day!'

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How do you identify a declarative sentence?

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Look for a sentence that states a fact or opinion and ends with a period.

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How do you identify an interrogative sentence?

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Look for a sentence that asks a question and ends with a question mark.

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How do you identify an imperative sentence?

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Look for a sentence that gives a command or request, which may end with a period or an exclamation mark.

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How do you identify an exclamatory sentence?

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Look for a sentence that expresses strong feelings and ends with an exclamation mark.

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What punctuation do you use at the end of a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence ends with a period (.).

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What punctuation do you use at the end of an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence ends with a question mark (?).