4 Functions Of Sentences

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There are 4 different kinds of sentences:
1. Declarative
2. Interrogative
3. Imperative
4. Exclamatory
Each kind of sentence has a different purpose. Can you name each type of sentence in the questions below?

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1.

Will you bring me a glass of milk and an Oreo cookie?
- A.
  
  Declarative
- B.
  
  Interrogative
- C.
  
  Exclamatory
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Interrogative

Explanation
The sentence "Will you bring me a glass of milk and an Oreo cookie?" is an interrogative sentence because it is framed as a question. Interrogative sentences are used to inquire or ask for information, typically recognized by their grammatical structure and punctuation ending in a question mark.

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2.

Please explain to me how you studied for this test.
- A.
  
  Declarative
- B.
  
  Interrogative
- C.
  
  Imperative
- D.
  
  Exclamatory
Correct Answer
C. Imperative

Explanation
This sentence ends in a period and makes a request, making it an imperative sentence.

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3.

I would like to go to the beach now.
- A.
  
  Declarative
- B.
  
  Interrogative
- C.
  
  Imperative
- D.
  
  Exclamatory
Correct Answer
A. Declarative

Explanation
This sentence ends in a period and makes a statement, making it a declarative sentence.

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4.

My neighbor's house is on fire!
- A.
  
  Declarative
- B.
  
  Interrogative
- C.
  
  Imperative
- D.
  
  Exclamatory
Correct Answer
D. Exclamatory

Explanation
This sentence ends in an exclamation point and expresses strong feeling, making it an exclamatory sentence.

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5.

Go get your shoes on!
- A.
  
  Declarative
- B.
  
  Interrogative
- C.
  
  Imperative
- D.
  
  Exclamatory
Correct Answer
C. Imperative

Explanation
This sentence ends in an exclamation point and gives an order, making it an imperative sentence.

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6.

Did you know the language test is tomorrow?
- A.
  
  Declarative
- B.
  
  Interrogative
- C.
  
  Imperative
- D.
  
  Exclamatory
Correct Answer
B. Interrogative

Explanation
This sentence ends in a question mark and asks a question, making it an interrogative sentence.

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7.

I think if you study you will do well on this test.
- A.
  
  Declarative
- B.
  
  Interrogative
- C.
  
  Imperative
- D.
  
  Exclamatory
Correct Answer
A. Declarative

Explanation
This sentence ends in a period and makes a statement, making it a declarative sentence.

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8.

Help your brother with his homework.
- A.
  
  Declarative
- B.
  
  Interrogative
- C.
  
  Imperative
- D.
  
  Exclamatory
Correct Answer
C. Imperative

Explanation
This sentence ends in a period and gives an order, making it an imperative sentence.

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9.

You dropped your pencil on the floor.
- A.
  
  Declarative
- B.
  
  Interrogative
- C.
  
  Imperative
- D.
  
  Exclamatory
Correct Answer
A. Declarative

Explanation
This sentence ends in a period and makes a statement, making it a declarative sentence.

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10.

This quiz is finally finished!
- A.
  
  Declarative
- B.
  
  Interrogative
- C.
  
  Imperative
- D.
  
  Exclamatory
Correct Answer
D. Exclamatory

Explanation
This sentence ends in an exclamation point and expresses strong feeling, making it an exclamatory sentence.

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4 Functions Of Sentences

Will you bring me a glass of milk and an Oreo cookie?

Please explain to me how you studied for this test.

I would like to go to the beach now.

My neighbor's house is on fire!

Go get your shoes on!

Did you know the language test is tomorrow?

I think if you study you will do well on this test.

Help your brother with his homework.

You dropped your pencil on the floor.

This quiz is finally finished!