Understanding Sentence Types Flashcard

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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.

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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.

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. It 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 feelings or emotions and ends with an exclamation mark.

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How can you identify a declarative sentence?

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You can identify a declarative sentence because it states a fact or opinion and ends with a period.

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How can you identify an interrogative sentence?

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You can identify an interrogative sentence because it asks a question and ends with a question mark.

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How can you identify an imperative sentence?

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You can identify an imperative sentence because it gives a command or request and may end with a period or an exclamation mark.

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How can you identify an exclamatory sentence?

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You can identify an exclamatory sentence because it expresses strong emotions and ends with an exclamation mark.

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What punctuation mark typically ends a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence typically ends with a period.

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What punctuation mark typically ends an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence typically ends with a question mark.