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There are four types of sentences.

It makes a statement or assurance.
It can be positive or negative.
It always ends with a full stop. DECLARATIVE
SENTENCE
A positive statement expresses truth.
A negative statement expresses refusal.
Example: Anish is a doctor.

It enquires or asks something.
It always ends with a question mark. ?
INTERROGATIVE
SENTENCE It can be Wh-questions, Yes/no
questions and Questions tags.

Example: Will you sing a song?

It suggests commands, orders,
suggests, requests, warnings, threats,
advice, thankfulness, etc.
IMPERATIVE
It sometimes begins with a subject. SENTENCE
Example: You’d better stay at a hotel.
It ends with a full stop.
Example: Be polite to strangers.

It expresses anger, shock, surprise, etc.
EXCLAMATORY
It always ends with an exclamation mark. !
SENTENCE
Example: Hus! Speak no more.

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