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Sentences: The 4 Types. Language Arts. Declarative. DECLARATIVE comes from the verb, declare , which means to tell . A DECLARATIVE sentence simply makes a statement . Declarative sentences end with a PERIOD. Declarative. EXAMPLES: Boys are disgusting .
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Sentences:The 4 Types Language Arts
Declarative • DECLARATIVE comes from the verb, declare, which means to tell. • A DECLARATIVE sentence simply makes a statement. • Declarative sentences end with a PERIOD.
Declarative EXAMPLES: • Boys are disgusting. • Girls are annoying. • Teachers are brilliant.
Imperative • IMPERATIVE means necessary or required. • An IMPERATIVE SENTENCE simply gives a command or makes a request. • Imperative sentences end with a PERIOD.
Imperative EXAMPLES: • Don’t pick your nose. • Clean your room. • Kick me, please.
Interrogative • INTERROGATIVE comes from the verb, interrogate, which means to question. • An INTERROGATIVE sentence simply asksa question. • Interrogative sentences end with a question mark.
Interrogative EXAMPLES: • Who wants to go? • Are you going to eat it? • How many will fail the test?
Exclamatory • EXCLAMATORY comes from the verb, exclaim, which means to shout or yell. • An EXCLAMATORY sentence simply shows excitement or strong feeling. • Exclamatory sentences end with an exclamation mark.
Exclamatory EXAMPLES: • How strange you are! • Quit hitting me! • You are a clever student!
Pop Quiz Codes:DIMINE Write the end mark AND the type of sentence. • I need new shoes • Can I borrow your book • Don’t ever call me again • Pass the paper, please • Will you call me tonight • He dropped his pencil • You’re really making me mad • Sign this form tonight • Your brother is weird • Let me see your folder
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