This document discusses different types of sentences: declarative sentences make statements, interrogative sentences ask questions, imperative sentences give commands, and exclamatory sentences express strong emotions. Examples are provided for each type of sentence. The document also discusses the differences between phrases and sentences.
This document discusses different types of sentences: declarative sentences make statements, interrogative sentences ask questions, imperative sentences give commands, and exclamatory sentences express strong emotions. Examples are provided for each type of sentence. The document also discusses the differences between phrases and sentences.
This document discusses different types of sentences: declarative sentences make statements, interrogative sentences ask questions, imperative sentences give commands, and exclamatory sentences express strong emotions. Examples are provided for each type of sentence. The document also discusses the differences between phrases and sentences.
Agmata Level 3 Class Adviser PHRASES AND SENTENCES Is it a phrase or a sentence?
Mary is a good girl. Sentence
is a good girl Phrase
PHRASES
•A phrase does not express a
complete thought.
•It does not end with a
punctuation mark SENTENCES
•They express complete
thoughts • It starts with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark. Phrases Examples Phrases Examples Phrases Examples Phrases Examples SENTENCES
•A sentence is a group of words
that expresses a complete thought. Sentences Examples Sentences Examples Sentences Examples Sentences Examples TYPES OF SENTENCES statement: 1 declarative It tells us something question: 2 interrogative It asks us something 3 imperative command: It tells us to do something exclamation: 4 exclamative It expresses surprise Declarative Sentence • A declarative sentence is the most basic type of sentence. Its purpose is to relay information, and it is punctuated with a period. Simple declarative sentences can make basic statements, such as:
• The boy walked home.
• I love honey. • My mother is a nurse. Interrogative sentences ask questions (or interrogate). These are direct questions, and they are punctuated with a question mark. For example: • Why does the sun shine? • Whose dog is that? • Will Sherri get to keep all her lottery winnings? Exclamatory Sentences
It express strong emotions. They are similar to
declarative sentences in that they provide information, but they end in an exclamation point instead of a period. • I said I wanted tacos! • How well he sings! • Wow, he just won a gold medal! Imperative Sentences Tell someone to do something. These can be in the form of friendly advice, basic instructions or more forceful commands. Many imperative sentences end in periods, but some of the more forceful demands may end in an exclamation point to highlight the emotion.
For example: • Please shut the door to keep out the bugs. • Turn left at the bridge. • Stop bothering me!