Sentence Types
Every sentence has a purpose. The end mark is the clue.
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Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
Declarative: a sentence that makes a statement
A declarative sentence makes a statement, telling you something, and ends with a period. Most sentences are declarative: The team practiced all morning.
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The rain fell all night .
A statement, ending with a period. A declarative.
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It makes a statement and ends with a period.
Interrogative: a sentence that asks a question
An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark. It often starts with a helping verb (Did, Is, Can) or a question word (who, what, where, when, why, how): Where did they go?
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Where did the team go ?
A question, ending with a question mark. An interrogative.
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It asks a question and ends with a question mark.
Imperative: a sentence that gives a command
An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. The subject is usually 'you,' understood but not stated, so the sentence can begin with a verb. It ends with a period: Please close the door.
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Bring your books tomorrow .
A command, with you understood as the subject. An imperative.
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It gives a command; the subject you is understood, so it often starts with a verb.
Exclamatory: a sentence that shows strong feeling
An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling or excitement and ends with an exclamation point: What a finish! Use exclamation points sparingly, so they keep their power.
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What an amazing finish !
Strong feeling, ending with one exclamation point. An exclamatory.
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It shows strong feeling and ends with one exclamation point.
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