Types of Sentences

Front

What type of sentence makes a statement and generally ends with a period?

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Declarative

Front

What type of sentence shows excitement and ends with an exclamation point?

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Exclamatory

Front

What type of sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark?

Back

Interrogative

Front

What type of sentence gives a command or tells someone to do something?

Back

Imperative

Front

What is the purpose of a declarative sentence?

Back

To make a statement or express an opinion.

Front

How does an exclamatory sentence differ from a declarative sentence?

Back

An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation point, while a declarative sentence simply states a fact.

Front

What punctuation mark is used at the end of an interrogative sentence?

Back

Question mark.

Front

Can a sentence be both declarative and interrogative? Provide an example.

Back

No, a sentence cannot be both. Example of a declarative: 'It is raining.' Example of an interrogative: 'Is it raining?'

Front

What is an imperative sentence often used for?

Back

To give commands, instructions, or requests.

Front

Identify the four main types of sentences in English.

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Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, Exclamatory.