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What is a declarative sentence?
• A declarative sentence states an idea or provides information.
• A declarative sentence does not give a command, nor does it ask a question.• A declarative sentence ends in a
period.
Examples of declarative sentences
Jenny planted a seed. She gave it water.It sat in the sunshine. The plant began to grow.The leaves grew large.A flower opened.
What is an interrogative sentence?
• An interrogative sentence asks questions.
• An interrogative typically begins with a question word such as who, what, where, when, why, how, are, is, do, can, will, or would.
• A interrogative sentence ends in a question mark.
Examples of interrogative
sentencesDo you
know what kind of animal I
am?
When are we eating
lunch?
What is your
favorite flavor of
ice cream?
Summary
• A declarative sentence states an idea or provides information. It does not give a command, nor does it ask a question, and it ends in a period.
• An interrogative sentence asks questions and ends in a question mark.
What is an exclamatory sentence?
• An exclamatory sentence shows strong feelings and excitement.• An exclamatory sentence ends in an exclamation mark.
Examples of exclamatory sentences
What a game that was!
Our team is great!
We won in the last minute!
No one can beat us!
We are the best!
What is an imperative sentence?
• An imperative sentence gives a command.
• An imperative sentence ends in a period.
Examples of imperative sentences
Please take your seats.
Get out your language books.
Get out a pencil and paper.
Turn to page 7.
Complete problems 11-25.