Statements and Questions

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What is a statement?

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

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What is a question?

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A question is an interrogative sentence that seeks information and ends with a question mark (?).

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How can you identify a statement in a sentence?

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A statement can be identified by its structure, as it typically conveys information and ends with a period.

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How can you identify a question in a sentence?

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A question can be identified by its structure, as it seeks information and ends with a question mark.

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What punctuation mark typically indicates a statement?

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A statement typically ends with a period (.).

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What punctuation mark typically indicates a question?

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A question typically ends with a question mark (?).

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Can a sentence be both a statement and a question?

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No, a sentence is either a statement or a question, but not both at the same time.

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What is the purpose of a statement?

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The purpose of a statement is to convey information or express an idea.

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What is the purpose of a question?

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The purpose of a question is to elicit information or a response from someone.

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Give an example of a statement.

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An example of a statement is: 'The sky is blue.'