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This is an exam that will test your knowledge about different types of sentences--statements, questions, exclamations, and commands. It will also test your understanding of capitalization and punctuation.
Questions and Answers
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What Kind of Sentence Is It?I like to learn about dinosaurs.
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Statement
B.
Question
C.
Command
D.
Exclamation
Correct Answer
A. Statement
Explanation The given sentence "I like to learn about dinosaurs" is a statement because it is a declarative sentence that expresses a fact or opinion. It is a simple statement expressing the speaker's liking for learning about dinosaurs.
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What Kind of Sentence Is It?Wait one second.
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Statement
B.
Question
C.
Command
D.
Exclamation
Correct Answer
C. Command
Explanation The given statement "Wait one second" is an example of a command because it is an instruction or a directive telling someone to do something. In this case, the speaker is telling someone to wait for one second.
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3.
What Kind of Sentence Is It?What is your favorite animal at the zoo?
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Statement
B.
Question
C.
Command
D.
Exclamation
Correct Answer
B. Question
Explanation The given statement "What is your favorite animal at the zoo?" is a question because it is asking for information or seeking an answer. It is a sentence type that typically ends with a question mark and is used to gather information or express curiosity.
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What Kind of Sentence Is It?Walk, do not run, across the street.
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Statement
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Question
C.
Command
D.
Exclamation
Correct Answer
C. Command
Explanation The given sentence "Walk, do not run, across the street" is a command because it is giving a direct instruction or order to someone. The use of the imperative verb "walk" and the phrase "do not run" further emphasize that it is a command.
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5.
What Kind of Sentence Is It?Pepperoni pizza is my favorite kind of pizza.
A.
Statement
B.
Question
C.
Command
D.
Exclamation
Correct Answer
A. Statement
Explanation The given sentence "Pepperoni pizza is my favorite kind of pizza" is a statement because it is a declarative sentence that states a fact or expresses an opinion. It does not ask a question, give a command, or show strong emotion.
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6.
What Kind of Sentence Is It?Little puppies are so cute!
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Statement
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Question
C.
Command
D.
Exclamation
Correct Answer
D. Exclamation
Explanation The given sentence "Little puppies are so cute!" expresses strong emotion or excitement, which is a characteristic of an exclamation. The use of an exclamation mark at the end further emphasizes this. It is not a statement because it is not stating a fact or providing information. It is not a question because it is not asking for information. It is not a command because it is not giving an order or instruction. Therefore, the sentence is an exclamation.
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What Kind of Sentence Is It?What are you doing now?
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Statement
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Question
C.
Command
D.
Exclamation
Correct Answer
B. Question
Explanation The given sentence "What are you doing now?" is classified as a question because it is structured to seek information or clarification from the listener. The sentence begins with the interrogative word "What" and ends with a question mark, indicating that it is an interrogative sentence.
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8.
What Kind of Sentence Is It?Go to your room and study for your test.
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Statement
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Question
C.
Command
D.
Exclamation
Correct Answer
C. Command
Explanation The given sentence "Go to your room and study for your test" is a command because it is giving a direct order or instruction to someone. The speaker is telling someone to go to their room and study for their test.
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What Kind of Sentence Is It?I play the flute in the school band.
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Statement
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Question
C.
Command
D.
Exclamation
Correct Answer
A. Statement
Explanation The given sentence "I play the flute in the school band" is a statement because it is a simple declaration of a fact or information. It is not a question as it does not seek any information, nor is it a command as it does not give any instruction or order. It is also not an exclamation as it does not express strong emotion or surprise.
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10.
What Kind of Sentence Is It?I love to eat chocolate chip cookies!
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Statement
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Question
C.
Command
D.
Exclamation
Correct Answer
D. Exclamation
Explanation The given sentence "I love to eat chocolate chip cookies!" expresses strong emotion or excitement, which is characteristic of an exclamation. The exclamation mark at the end further emphasizes this.
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11.
What endmark goes at the end of the sentence?I went to eat at the Italian restaurant ___
Correct Answer .
Explanation The correct answer is a period (.). A period is used as an endmark to indicate the end of a declarative sentence, which is a sentence that makes a statement. In this case, the sentence "I went to eat at the Italian restaurant" is a complete statement, so it is appropriate to use a period at the end to mark the end of the sentence.
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12.
What endmark goes at the end of the sentence?Do you know what I like to do ___
Correct Answer ?
Explanation The correct answer is a question mark. This is because the sentence is a direct question, and a question mark is used to indicate the end of a direct question in written English.
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13.
What endmark goes at the end of the sentence?Go clean your room ___
Correct Answer .
Explanation The correct answer is a period. In English, a period is used as an endmark at the end of a sentence to indicate a statement or a command. In this case, the sentence "Go clean your room" is a command, so it is appropriate to use a period as the endmark.
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14.
What endmark goes at the end of the sentence?The Red Wings WON ___
Correct Answer !
Explanation The correct answer is "!". The exclamation mark is used to indicate strong emotion or excitement. In this sentence, "The Red Wings WON!" suggests that the speaker is expressing enthusiasm or excitement about the Red Wings winning.
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15.
What endmark goes at the end of the sentence?I ran through the park yesterday ___
Correct Answer .
Explanation The correct endmark that goes at the end of the sentence "I ran through the park yesterday" is a period (.). A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence, which is a statement or a fact. In this case, the sentence is a complete statement, and the period is used to show that the sentence has ended.
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16.
What endmark goes at the end of the sentence?I love you so much ___
Correct Answer !
Explanation The correct endmark that goes at the end of the sentence "I love you so much" is an exclamation mark. An exclamation mark is used to express strong emotions or exclamatory statements. In this case, the sentence conveys a strong feeling of love, making the exclamation mark an appropriate choice to emphasize the intensity of the emotion.
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17.
What endmark goes at the end of the sentence?Turn the lights off ___
Correct Answer .
Explanation The correct answer is "." because it is the standard endmark used to indicate the end of a sentence.
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18.
What endmark goes at the end of the sentence?We will go to dinner at 5 o'clock ___
Correct Answer .
Explanation The correct answer is a period (.). A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence, which is a statement or a fact. In this sentence, "We will go to dinner at 5 o'clock," it is a complete statement, so a period is used to mark the end of the sentence.
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19.
What endmark goes at the end of the sentence?Why are you acting that way ___
Correct Answer ?
Explanation The correct answer is a question mark. In this sentence, the speaker is asking a question, specifically asking why the person is acting in a certain way. Therefore, a question mark is used to indicate the interrogative tone of the sentence.
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20.
What endmark goes at the end of the sentence?My mom's spaghetti tastes so good ___
Correct Answer !
Explanation The correct endmark that goes at the end of the sentence "My mom's spaghetti tastes so good" is "!". This punctuation mark is called an exclamation mark or exclamation point, and it is used to indicate strong feelings, excitement, or emphasis. In this context, the sentence expresses the speaker's enthusiasm or satisfaction about the taste of their mom's spaghetti, which is why an exclamation mark is appropriate.
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21.
Fix this sentence. (Type it with a capital letter and an endmark.)i do not like to play soccer
22.
Fix this sentence. (Type it with a capital letter and an endmark.)where did the time go
23.
Fix this sentence. (Type it with a capital letter and an endmark.)wow i love your backpack
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Fix this sentence. (Type it with a capital letter and an endmark.)what was that noise
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Fix this sentence. (Type it with a capital letter and an endmark.)i can't believe my eyes
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Fix this sentence. (Type it with a capital letter and an endmark.)bring me a pencil
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Fix this sentence. (Type it with a capital letter and an endmark.)your teacher will help you on your class work
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Fix this sentence. (Type it with a capital letter and an endmark.)tell your mom you love her
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Write an example of a statement. (You will get one point for writing the sentence and one point for using correct grammar.)
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Write an example of a question. (You will get one point for writing the sentence and one point for using correct grammar.)
31.
Write an example of a command. (You will get one point for writing the sentence and one point for using correct grammar.)
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Write an example of an exclamation. (You will get one point for writing the sentence and one point for using correct grammar.)
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