Four Types of Sentences

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence is a statement that provides information or expresses an idea. It ends with a period.

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion or excitement and ends with an exclamation 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 punctuation marks are used at the end of a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence ends with a period.

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Can an exclamatory sentence be a question?

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No, an exclamatory sentence expresses emotion and does not ask a question.

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What is the purpose of an imperative sentence?

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The purpose of an imperative sentence is to instruct or command someone to do something.

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Provide an example of a declarative sentence.

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Example: 'The sky is blue.'

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Provide an example of an exclamatory sentence.

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Example: 'What a beautiful day!'.

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Provide an example of an imperative sentence.

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Example: 'Close the door.'

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What type of sentence is: 'I can't believe it!'?

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Exclamatory.