Types of Sentences

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Questions and Answers

What type of sentence makes a statement?

  • Exclamatory
  • Declarative (correct)
  • Interrogative
  • Imperative

Which punctuation mark typically ends an interrogative sentence?

  • Semicolon
  • Exclamation point
  • Period
  • Question mark (correct)

What is the primary function of an imperative sentence?

  • To give a command or make a request (correct)
  • To make a statement
  • To ask a question
  • To express strong emotion

Which of the following sentence types expresses strong emotion?

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Which sentence type consists of one independent clause?

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What connects independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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Which type of clause is found in a complex sentence in addition to an independent clause?

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Which sentence combines features of both compound and complex sentences?

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Why is it important to vary sentence length in speech?

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What is the cause of run-on sentences?

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What is a sentence fragment?

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Which sentence type is best for stating basic facts?

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Which of the following is NOT a way to correct a run-on sentence?

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In what context is it most appropriate to use exclamatory sentences?

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What is the primary purpose of using complex sentences?

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Which of these sentences is an interrogative sentence?

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Which of these sentences is an example of a declarative sentence?

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Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?

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Which of these sentences avoids being a sentence fragment?

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Which sentence type is useful for connecting related ideas?

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Flashcards

Declarative Sentence

Makes a statement and ends with a period.

Interrogative Sentence

Asks a question and ends with a question mark.

Imperative Sentence

Gives a command or makes a request, often starting with a verb.

Exclamatory Sentence

Expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation point.

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Simple Sentence

Consists of one independent clause, containing a subject and a verb.

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Compound Sentence

Consists of two or more independent clauses, joined by a coordinating conjunction or semicolon.

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Complex Sentence

Consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses, joined by a subordinating conjunction.

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Compound-Complex Sentence

Consists of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses, combining features of compound and complex sentences.

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Run-on Sentence

Occurs when two or more independent clauses are not properly joined.

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Sentence Fragment

An incomplete sentence lacking a subject or a verb, or not expressing a complete thought.

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