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Four Sentence Types

The document describes four types of sentences: declarative sentences that make statements, imperative sentences that give commands or requests, exclamatory sentences that express strong emotion, and interrogative sentences that ask questions. Examples are provided for each type of sentence to illustrate their distinguishing features and purposes.

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Four Sentence Types

The document describes four types of sentences: declarative sentences that make statements, imperative sentences that give commands or requests, exclamatory sentences that express strong emotion, and interrogative sentences that ask questions. Examples are provided for each type of sentence to illustrate their distinguishing features and purposes.

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Four Sentence Types

Declarative Sentences Imperative Sentences Exclamatory Sentences Interrogative Sentences

Not sure what they mean? Heres a brief rundown on the purpose of each. Declarative Sentences Declarative sentences make a statement to relay information or ideas. They are punctuated with a simple period. Formal essays or reports are composed almost entirely of declarative sentences. Examples of Declarative Sentences:

The concert begins in two hours. July 4th is Independence Day. Declarative sentences make a statement. Youre a good man, Charlie Brown. Green is my favorite color. Hawaii is a tropical climate.

(more information about declarative sentences) Imperative Sentences Imperative sentences issue commands or requests or they can express a desire or wish. They are punctuated with a simple period or they can be exclamations requiring an exclamation mark. It all depends on the strength of emotion you want to express. Exclamatory sentences can consist of a single verb or they can be more lengthy and complex. Examples of Imperative Sentences:

Halt! Yield. Watch for oncoming traffic. Respond immediately. Please lower your voice. Meet me at the town square. Drop what youre doing and come celebrate with us!

(more information about imperative sentences)

Exclamatory Sentences Exclamatory sentences express strong emotion. It doesnt really matter what the emotion is, an exclamatory sentence is the type of sentence needed to express it. Exclamatory sentences always end in an exclamation mark, so its pretty easy to spot them. Use exclamatory sentences to portray emotion but take care to use them sparingly. Otherwise, your writing will lack sincerity. Examples of Exclamatory Sentences

The river is rising! I cant wait for the party! I dont know what Ill do if I dont pass this test! Oh, my goodness, I won! Suddenly, a bear appeared in my path! This is the best day of my life! Please dont go!

(more information about exclamatory sentences) Interrogative Sentences Interrogative sentences are also easy to spot. Thats because they always ask a question and end in a question mark. Examples of Interrogative Sentences:

Is it snowing? Have you had breakfast? Do you want Coke or Pepsi? Who are you taking to the prom? You like Mexican food, dont you?

Notice that the interrogatives may require a simple yes/no response or are more open ended, each end in a question mark. (more information about interrogative sentences)

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