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Each kind of sentence is used for a specific form of communication and has its own punctuation
mark used at the end of a sentence.
Declarative/Assertive Sentences
The sentence that makes a statement or declare something is called a declarative sentence.
It always ends with a full stop. Declarative sentences can be affirmatives or negative.
Read the sentences given below.
l I love to play football. (affirmative)
l The dog did not chase the cat. (negative)
Interrogative Sentences
The sentence that is used to ask a question is called an interrogative sentence. It always ends
with a question mark. Interrogative sentences are of two kinds—yes/no questions and
wh-questions.
Read the sentences given below.
l Do you like reading books?
Here, the sentence begins with an auxiliary verb and can be answered in yes or no.
l Which book are you reading?
Here, the sentence begins with a wh-question word and cannot be answered in yes or no. A full
statement is required as an answer.
Remember
To form yes/no questions, we place the helping verb before the subject.
Imperative Sentences
The sentence that makes a command, an advice, or a request is called an imperative sentence.
It usually starts with a verb and may end either with an exclamation mark or a full stop.
Read the sentences given below.
l Shut the front door! (command)
l Be nice to your friends. (advice)
l Please be quiet. (request)
Exclamatory Sentences
The sentence that expresses a sudden and strong emotion is called an exclamatory sentence.
It always ends with an exclamation mark (!).
Read the sentences given below.
l I am really going to miss this place!
l What a cute puppy!
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