explain the types of sentences
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.........There are four main types of sentences:
Simple or Declarative Sentence
Command or Imperative Sentence
Question or Interrogative Sentence
Exclamatory Sentence
Depending on your purpose, you will use one of the above types of sentences in your writing.
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Declarative Sentences
These sentences are used to state information. They are the most commonly used sentence type. Most academic writing employs simple or declarative sentences. Declarative sentences end with a period. For example:
Research on the topic suggests that grammar is essential to success.
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Imperative Sentences
These sentences give commands or make requests. Imperative sentences end with a period. For example:
Open the window.
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Interrogative Sentences
These sentences ask questions. Accordingly, they end with a question mark. For example:
Did you complete the assignment?
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Exclamatory Sentences
These sentences express emotion and, as such, end with an exclamation mark.
She is going to fall!
Exclamatory sentences are not common in academic writing. You should only use them if you have to convey a strong emotion, which does not happen often in academic writing as it tends to be objective and formal.
Answer:
There are four kinds of sentences:declarative or assertive,interrogative,imperative and exclamatory.
We may greet someone,ask someone,make a request or an offer,give advice,etc.,using statements,questions,imperatives and exclamations.
We use *declarative sentences* to convey information and make sentences.
We use *interrogative sentences* to ask questions.
We use *imperative sentences*to make requests and give commands,suggestions or advice.
We use *exclamatory sentences* to express strong emotions.