4 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. Example: "The sky is blue."

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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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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. Example: "Please close the door."

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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. Example: "Wow, that was amazing!"

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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, often starting with a verb.

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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 period (.)

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

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A question mark (?)