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Match the types of sentences with their correct endings:
Match the types of sentences with their correct endings:
Declarative = Period Imperative = Question mark Interrogative = Exclamation point Exclamatory = Period
Match the definition to the correct term:
Match the definition to the correct term:
Sentence = Expresses a complete thought Fragment = Does not express a complete thought Declarative Sentence = Ends with a period Interrogative Sentence = Ends with a question mark
Match the types of sentences to their usage:
Match the types of sentences to their usage:
Imperative Sentence = Can end with a period or exclamation point Exclamatory Sentence = Conveys strong emotion Interrogative Sentence = Asks a question Declarative Sentence = States a fact
Match the sentence type to its description:
Match the sentence type to its description:
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Match the characteristics with the correct terms:
Match the characteristics with the correct terms:
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Which of the following sentences is an example of a declarative sentence?
Which of the following sentences is an example of a declarative sentence?
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An imperative sentence can only end with a period.
An imperative sentence can only end with a period.
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What punctuation mark does an interrogative sentence end with?
What punctuation mark does an interrogative sentence end with?
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A _____ does not express a complete thought.
A _____ does not express a complete thought.
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Match the type of sentence with its correct ending punctuation:
Match the type of sentence with its correct ending punctuation:
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Study Notes
Sentence Structure
- A sentence delivers a whole thought.
- Fragments are incomplete thoughts.
Sentence Beginnings and Endings
- Sentences begin with a capital letter.
- Sentences finish with a punctuation mark.
Types of Sentences
- Declarative sentences: State a fact or an opinion. They end with a period (.).
- Imperative sentences: Express commands or requests. They end with a period (.) or an exclamation point (!).
- Interrogative sentences: Ask questions. They end with a question mark (?).
- Exclamatory sentences: Convey strong emotions. They end with an exclamation point (!).
Sentence Structure
- A sentence is a group of words that conveys a complete thought.
- A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.
- Sentences start with a capital letter and end with an appropriate punctuation mark.
- A period (.) is used for declarative sentences which make statements.
- An exclamation point (!) is used for exclamatory sentences which express strong emotion.
- A question mark (?) is used for interrogative sentences which ask questions.
- An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. It can end with a period or an exclamation point.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the fundamentals of sentence structure, including the characteristics of complete thoughts versus fragments. It also explores the different types of sentences, such as declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory, along with their punctuation rules.
