Punctuation: Sentence Types, Commas, Semicolons

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or request. It often starts with a verb and can end with a period or an exclamation mark. Example: 'Close the door.'

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion. It always 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 exclamatory sentence?

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

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off clauses. Example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate three or more items in a list. Example: 'We need bread, milk, eggs, and cheese.'

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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When should you use a semicolon instead of a period?

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Use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. Example: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.'

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'Before morning our boat left the harbor'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'Before morning, our boat left the harbor.'

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'Two of the five campers Jaile and Tanya were racing to the cabin'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'Two of the five campers, Jaile and Tanya, were racing to the cabin.'