Types of Sentences

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What is a sentence?

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A group of words containing a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.

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What are the four functions of sentences in English?

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To declare, to question, to command, and to exclaim.

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What does a declarative sentence do?

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Makes a statement and ends with a period.

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Give an example of a declarative sentence.

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Our visit to Hawaii will last five days.

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What does an interrogative sentence do?

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Asks a question and ends with a question mark.

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Give an example of an interrogative sentence.

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Where is your ticket?

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What does an imperative sentence do?

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Gives a command or makes a request and ends with a period or an exclamation point.

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Give an example of an imperative sentence.

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Please help me with this luggage.

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Can an imperative sentence end with an exclamation point?

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Yes, occasionally it can.

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What does an exclamatory sentence express?

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Strong emotion.