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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