1. Declarative Sentence

• Definition: A declarative sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion.
• Purpose: To provide information, share facts, or declare something.
• Punctuation: Ends with a period (.)
• Example: “The Earth orbits the Sun.”
• Usage Tip: Used to convey information, state facts, or express ideas clearly.

2. Interrogative Sentence

• Definition: An interrogative sentence asks a question.
• Purpose: To inquire, seek information, or clarify something.
• Punctuation: Ends with a question mark (?)
• Example: “What time does the meeting start?”
• Usage Tip: Begins with question words like who, what, where, when, why, or how; or with auxiliary verbs like is, are, do, can, etc.

3. Imperative Sentence

• Definition: An imperative sentence gives a command, makes a request, or offers advice.
• Purpose: To direct someone to perform an action.
• Punctuation: Usually ends with a period (.), but can also end with an exclamation mark (!) for strong commands.
• Example: “Please hand me the report.”
• Usage Tip: Often has an implied subject (“you”), and is used for instructions, orders, or requests.

4. Exclamatory Sentence

• Definition: An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion such as surprise, excitement, or anger.
• Purpose: To convey intense feelings or emotions.
• Punctuation: Ends with an exclamation mark (!)
• Example: “What a beautiful view!”
• Usage Tip: Used to express heightened emotions; typically begins with phrases like “How” or “What.”

Identifying Sentence Types:

• Declarative: Look for sentences that state facts or opinions without asking a question, giving a command, or showing strong emotions.
• Interrogative: Look for sentences that ask a direct question and end with a question mark.
• Imperative: Look for sentences that instruct, command, or request something; often the subject (you) is implied.
• Exclamatory: Look for sentences that express strong feelings or emotions, typically ending with an exclamation mark.

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