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Types of Sentence

A. Declarative Sentence: A declarative sentence simply makes a
statement or expresses an opinion. In other words, it makes a
declaration. This kind of sentence ends with a full stop.
Examples:

My mother’s name is Laxmi.
I’m not watching a football match now.

B. Interrogative Sentence: An interrogative sentence asks a
question. This type of sentence often begins with a 'wh' word or
an auxiliary verb and ends with a question mark.
Examples:

Why are you late today?
Have you booked the hall for tomorrow’s programme?

C. Imperative Sentence: An imperative sentence gives a command
or makes a request. It usually ends with a full stop.

Examples:
Complete the homework by tomorrow.
Be polite to the customers.
Don't make a noise.

D. Exclamatory Sentence: An exclamatory sentence expresses great
emotion such as excitement, surprise, happiness and anger,
and uses an exclamation mark.

Examples:
Oh! I forgot about the meeting.
Wow! I can’t believe it.

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