Questions and Answers
What is a declarative sentence?
A sentence that makes a statement or expresses an opinion and ends with a period.
What is an imperative sentence?
A sentence that gives a command or makes a request, usually ending with a period or sometimes an exclamation point.
What characterizes an interrogative sentence?
It asks a direct question, often beginning with words like who, what, where, when, why, how, or do, and ends with a question mark.
What is an exclamatory sentence?
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Which of the following is an example of a declarative sentence?
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Which of the following sentences is imperative?
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Identify an interrogative sentence.
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Which of these sentences is exclamatory?
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Study Notes
Sentence Types Overview
- Declarative Sentence: Makes a statement or expresses an opinion; ends with a period.
- Imperative Sentence: Issues a command or request; typically ends with a period but can end with an exclamation point in some cases.
- Interrogative Sentence: Asks a direct question; often begins with interrogative words like who, what, where, when, why, how, or do, and ends with a question mark.
- Exclamatory Sentence: Conveys strong emotion such as excitement, surprise, or anger; always ends with an exclamation point.
Examples of Declarative Sentences
- Stockholm is the capital of Sweden.
- This wine tastes awful.
- She inquired if I liked her jeans.
- The Japanese kanji for 'spit' (吐) combines 'mouth' and 'soil.'
Examples of Imperative Sentences
- Please bring my iPad.
- Stand up.
- Sit down.
- Read this.
Examples of Interrogative Sentences
- Can you speak English?
- What is the capital of Sweden?
- Where are my keys?
- Who is at the door?
Examples of Exclamatory Sentences
- I can't figure this out!
- Our team won the championship!
- I simply adore you!
- I just won the lottery!
- My life will never be the same without you!
- Oh, I didn't see you come in!
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Test your knowledge of the four types of sentences: declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory. This quiz will help you understand their definitions and usage in language. Perfect for language learners and educators alike!
