Sentence Types and Structures

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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 instruction. 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: 'What a beautiful day!'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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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 conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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What is the purpose of a declarative sentence?

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The purpose of a declarative sentence is to provide information or make a statement.

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When should exclamatory sentences be used?

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Exclamatory sentences should be used sparingly to express strong feelings or emotions.