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Read the following sentences.
Do not make a noise. (command)
O
Come here. (order)
O
Have your medicine and take rest. (advice)
O
Please bring me a glass of water. (request)
O
Hope you have a safe journey. (wish)
O
An imperative sentence always ends with a full stop (.).
Exclamatory Sentence
A sentence that expresses a sudden or strong feeling is called an exclamatory sentence.
Read the following sentences.
What a beautiful girl she is!
O
Wow, what a beautiful scenery!
O
How hot the day is!
O
An exclamatory sentence always ends with an exclamation mark (!).
R
Rememberemember
A sentence that begins with what or how and expresses a strong feeling is an
exclamatory sentence and not an interrogative sentence.
Practice Time 2
A. Read these sentences and state whether the following sentences are declarative,
The Sentence 1. Wow, we have won the game! ____________________
imperative, interrogative or exclamatory.
2. The children have reached the playground.
____________________
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3. Please open the door.
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4. What are you looking for?
5. A mad bull is coming this way. ____________________
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6. Are you going to sing in the contest?
7. How cunning she is! ____________________
8. Come and cook the food. ____________________
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