Is the sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative or exclamatory?
Key Notes:
Declarative Sentences
- Purpose: To make a statement or provide information.
- Characteristics:
- Ends with a period (.)
- Expresses a fact, opinion, or idea.
- Examples:
- “The sky is blue.”
- “She enjoys reading books.”
Interrogative Sentences
- Purpose: To ask a question.
- Characteristics:
- Ends with a question mark (?)
- Begins with a question word (who, what, where, when, why) or an auxiliary verb (is, are, do, can).
- Examples:
- “What time is it?”
- “Can you help me with my homework?”
Imperative Sentences
- Purpose: To give a command, request, or instruction.
- Characteristics:
- Often ends with a period (.) but can also end with an exclamation mark (!)
- The subject (you) is usually implied and not explicitly mentioned.
- Examples:
- “Please close the door.”
- “Sit down and be quiet!”
Exclamatory Sentences
- Purpose: To express strong emotion or excitement.
- Characteristics:
- Ends with an exclamation mark (!)
- Often uses emotional words like “Wow,” “Amazing,” or “Incredible.”
- Examples:
- “What a beautiful sunset!”
- “I can’t believe you won the game!”
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