Questions and Answers
What is a declarative sentence?
Makes a statement and is followed by a period.
What is an imperative sentence?
Gives a command or request and is usually followed by a period, but may be followed by an exclamation point.
What is an interrogative sentence?
Asks a question and is always followed by a question mark.
What is an exclamatory sentence?
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What does it mean to declare?
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What does it mean if something is imperative?
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What does it mean if something is interrogative?
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What does it mean to exclaim?
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Identify the type of sentence: 'The speakers in the small car are small, yet powerful.' What is the proper ending punctuation?
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Identify the type of sentence: 'Was it you or your sister who slammed the door?' What is the proper ending punctuation?
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Identify the type of sentence: 'Turn the music down now.' What is the proper ending punctuation?
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Identify the type of sentence: 'Please pass the salt.' What is the proper ending punctuation?
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Identify the type of sentence: 'If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?' What is the proper ending punctuation?
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Study Notes
Sentence Types
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Declarative Sentence:
- Makes a statement.
- Ends with a period.
- Example: "Today is a beautiful day for a picnic."
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Imperative Sentence:
- Issues a command or request.
- Typically ends with a period, can end with an exclamation mark for strong commands.
- Example: "Leave the books where they are, please."
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Interrogative Sentence:
- Asks a question.
- Always concludes with a question mark.
- Example: "Is your new book interesting?"
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Exclamatory Sentence:
- Conveys strong feelings or emotions.
- Ends with an exclamation mark.
- Example: "I have never been so surprised!"
Helpful Mnemonics
- Declare: To state something.
- Imperative: Indicates a need or command.
- Interrogative: Relates to questioning.
- Exclaim: To express something loudly or boldly.
Examples of Sentence Classification
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Sentence: "The speakers in the small car are small, yet powerful."
- Type: Declarative (.)
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Sentence: "Was it you or your sister who slammed the door?"
- Type: Interrogative (?)
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Sentence: "Turn the music down now!"
- Type: Imperative (!)
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Sentence: "Please pass the salt."
- Type: Imperative (.)
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Sentence: "If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?"
- Type: Interrogative (?)
Punctuation Marks
- Period (.) is used for declarative and some imperative sentences.
- Exclamation mark (!) adds emphasis in imperative or exclamatory sentences.
- Question mark (?) is exclusively for interrogative sentences.
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