Is the sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative or exclamatory?
Key Notes:
1. Declarative Sentences
- Purpose: A declarative sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion.
- Punctuation: It ends with a period (.)
- Example: “The sky is blue.”
- Key Point: Declarative sentences are used to convey information or share thoughts.
2. Interrogative Sentences
- Purpose: An interrogative sentence asks a question.
- Punctuation: It ends with a question mark (?)
- Example: “What time is it?”
- Key Point: Interrogative sentences seek information or clarification and often start with question words like “what,” “where,” “when,” “why,” “who,” or “how.”
3. Imperative Sentences
- Purpose: An imperative sentence gives a command, makes a request, or offers an invitation.
- Punctuation: It typically ends with a period (.) but can also end with an exclamation mark (!) if the command is forceful.
- Example: “Please close the door.” or “Stop talking!”
- Key Point: Imperative sentences often imply “you” as the subject, even though it is not stated.
4. Exclamatory Sentences
- Purpose: An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion or excitement.
- Punctuation: It ends with an exclamation mark (!)
- Example: “What a beautiful day!”
- Key Point: Exclamatory sentences convey heightened emotion and are often used to express surprise, joy, anger, or amazement.
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