Understanding Sentence Types and Structures

Front

What is a declarative sentence?

Back

A declarative sentence is a statement that provides information or expresses an opinion. It ends with a period. Example: 'I enjoy reading books.'

Front

What is an interrogative sentence?

Back

An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence that asks a question. It typically begins with a question word and ends with a question mark. Example: 'Can you help me with this?'

Front

What is an exclamatory sentence?

Back

An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion or feeling. It ends with an exclamation mark. Example: 'Watch out for the car!'

Front

What is an imperative sentence?

Back

An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. It can end with a period or an exclamation mark. Example: 'Please sit down.'

Front

What is a complex sentence?

Back

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

Front

What is a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate. Example: 'The cat is sleeping.'

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'She was tired, so she went to bed early.'

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'After the movie ended.'

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'We went for ice cream.'

Front

What punctuation marks are used at the end of declarative sentences?

Back

Declarative sentences end with a period (.).