Types of Sentences

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement and always ends with a period.

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question and always ends with a question mark.

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence makes a request or gives a command and can end with a period or an exclamation point.

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence communicates strong emotion and always ends with an exclamation point.

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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 imperative sentence.

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Please close the door.

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Example of an exclamatory sentence.

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Wow, that was amazing!

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How do you identify a declarative sentence?

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Look for a statement that provides information 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.