Types of Sentences

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement and generally ends with a period.

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question and typically 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 request and 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 emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.

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What punctuation typically ends a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence typically ends with a period.

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What punctuation typically ends an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence typically ends with a question mark.

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What punctuation typically ends an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence typically ends with an exclamation mark.

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What is the purpose of an imperative sentence?

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The purpose of an imperative sentence is to give a command or make a request.

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Can an imperative sentence end with an exclamation mark?

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Yes, an imperative sentence can end with either a period or an exclamation mark.

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What is the difference between a declarative and an interrogative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement, while an interrogative sentence asks a question.