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Grammar Unit 4: Lesson 1

Grammar Unit 4: Lesson 1. Four Different Kinds of Sentences. Four Different Types of Sentences. Sentences are often classified according to their purpose . There are four purposes that they may have: To make a statement To give an order or make a request To ask a question

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Grammar Unit 4: Lesson 1

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  1. Grammar Unit 4: Lesson 1 Four Different Kinds of Sentences

  2. Four Different Types of Sentences • Sentences are often classified according to their purpose. • There are four purposes that they may have: • To make a statement • To give an order or make a request • To ask a question • To express strong emotion

  3. Declarative Sentence • A declarative sentence makes a statement. • Ex: I have four pets. • Ex: Two of my pets are dogs. • A declarative sentence ends with a period. • This is the most commonly used sentence in speaking and writing.

  4. Imperative Sentences • An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. • Ex: Get off the table! • Ex: Please leave the cats alone. • An imperative sentence ends with either a period or an exclamation point depending on the strength of the command. • In imperative sentences, the subject is understood you.

  5. Interrogative Sentences • An interrogative sentence asks a question. • Ex: How many pets do you have? • Ex: Do you like rottweilers? • An interrogative sentence ends with a question mark.

  6. Exclamatory Sentences • An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion. • Ex: She is such a beautiful dog! • Ex: Don’t chew on that! • Ex: What do you think you’re doing! • Exclamatory sentences end with an exclamation point. • Note that sentences are not only exclamatory, but can also be declarative, imperative, or interrogative. • In writing, exclamatory sentences should be used sparingly, or they lose their effectiveness.

  7. Exercise • Identify each sentence by writing D for declarative, IT for interrogative, IM for imperative, or E for exclamatory. • Janice held up a gift certificate from her grandparents. • How many hats do you have, anyway? • What an amazing play that was! • Please, give me some help with this. • The energetic music made Josephine tap her feet and snap her fingers. • Why do I always have to feed the cat? • Hara writes stories that have surprise endings. • Get out of there, dog! • What kind of answer is that? • Make sure you vote in the upcoming election.

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