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The Four Functions of a Sentence. Declarative sentence: States an idea and ends with a period. Example: Elfreth’s Alley in Philadelphia is the oldest continuously inhabited street in the country. The street dates back to the 1690’s.
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The Four Functions of a Sentence Declarative sentence: States an idea and ends with a period. Example: Elfreth’s Alley in Philadelphia is the oldest continuously inhabited street in the country. The street dates back to the 1690’s. Interrogative sentence: Asks a question and ends with a question mark. Example: Do you know how many houses are located on Elfreth’s Alley? Are you sure there are thirty-three houses? Imperative sentence: Gives an order or a direction and ends with either a period or an exclamation mark (ugh). **Note: Most imperative sentences start with a verb. In the following example the subject is understood to be you. Example: Let’s tour Philadelphia. Wait for me! Exclamatory sentence: Conveys strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark. (Mr. Price Side-note: You are only allowed to use three of these sentences in your life) Example: All the historic buildings in this city are beautiful!
Give it a shot • Identify each sentence as declarative, interrogative, imperative or exclamatory. Then, write the end mark for each. • I can’t believe that Benjamin Franklin was only seventeen years old when he came to Philadelphia Answer: Exclamatory! 2. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1706 Answer: Declarative. • Did you know that Franklin was primarily self-educated Answer: Interrogative? • Read The Autobiography to find out more about his early life Answer: Imperative. • Franklin was one of Philadelphia’s most influential citizens Answer: Declarative.
Can you do it? Follow the direction to write a sentence for each item below. • Write a declarative sentence about a city. • Write an exclamatory sentence about a holiday. • Write an imperative sentence about a school activity. • Write an interrogative sentence about a school subject. • Write an interrogative sentence about a current issue. • Write an exclamatory sentence about a food. • Write a declarative sentence about an animal. • Write a declarative sentence about your hometown. • Write an imperative sentence about a place you would like to visit. • Write an interrogative sentence about an upcoming event.