Voyages 4 Lesson 1.2B Declarative & Interrogative Sentences

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What is a declarative sentence?

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

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence is a question that seeks information and ends with a question mark.

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How do you identify a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence can be identified by its purpose to make a statement and its ending punctuation, which is a period.

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How do you identify an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence can be identified by its purpose to ask a question and its ending punctuation, which is a question mark.

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What punctuation mark is used at the end of a declarative sentence?

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A period (.) is used at the end of a declarative sentence.

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

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of an interrogative sentence.

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Example of a declarative sentence:

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The sun is shining.

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Example of an interrogative sentence:

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What time does the movie start?

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Can a sentence be both declarative and interrogative?

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No, a sentence is either declarative or interrogative based on its purpose.

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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.