Types of Sentences

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion. It 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. It 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 expresses 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, which may end with a period or an exclamation mark.

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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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Can a sentence be both declarative and exclamatory?

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No, a sentence can only be one type at a time. A declarative sentence states a fact, while an exclamatory sentence expresses emotion.

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What punctuation marks are used with declarative sentences?

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Declarative sentences use a period (.) at the end.