Kinds of Sentences

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Kinds of Sentences

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• A sentence is a group of words that expresses a
  complete thought. A sentence begins with a
  capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark.
• There are four kinds of sentences

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Declarative

• A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends
  with a period.
• Ben is a great singer.
• Music is enjoyable.

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Interrogative

• An interrogative sentence asks a question and
  ends with a question mark.
• Isnt Ben a great singer?
• Who is singing tonight?

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Imperative

• An imperative sentence makes a command or a
  request and ends with a period.
• Come in, please.
• Maria, dont be late.

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Exclamatory

• An exclamatory sentence expresses strong feeling
  and ends with an exclamation point.
• What a great concert that was!
• These distractions must end!
• You can make any type of sentence exclamatory by
  punctuating it with an exclamation point to
  express strong feeling.

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What kind of sentence is each of the following?

1. Were late for dress rehearsal.
2. Please stay calm, Anna.
3. Couldnt we start?
4. How impatient you are!

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What kind of punctuation mark should end each
sentence? Label each sentence declarative,
imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory.

• 5. Watch her face carefully
• 6. The lights are on her
• 7. Is her voice quivering
• 8. How radiant she looks
• 9. Are you watching the play
• 10. Why are you making a face
• 11. Please pay attention
• 12. How great this performance it

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What kind of punctuation mark should end each
sentence? Label each sentence declarative,
imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory.

• 13. Dont applaud yet
• 14. Good drama certainly is thrilling
• 15. Its exciting and entertaining
• 16. Try to see more plays
• 17. You seem to like the theater
• 18. Have you seen the comedy at the Plaza
• 19. What an amusing play it is

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What kind of punctuation mark should end each
sentence? Label each sentence declarative,
imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory.

• 20. Good comedy makes me feel terrific
• 21. Musicals are also fun
• 22. I prefer serious plays
• 23. The give you more to think about
• 24. Go see The Juggler
• 25. Tell me what you think of it
• 26. Will you remember to tell me