Writing 1 Types of Sentences Flashcard

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence that asks a question and typically ends with a question mark.

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence is a statement that provides information and ends with a period.

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What is an imperative sentence?

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

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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.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause with a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

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What is the purpose of an interrogative sentence?

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The purpose of an interrogative sentence is to elicit information or a response.

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How does a declarative sentence differ from an imperative sentence?

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A declarative sentence states information, while an imperative sentence gives a command or request.