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Kinds of Sentences
 
4. KINDS OF SENTENCES: There are four kinds of sentences.

• Definition: a declarative sentence makes a statement.
Example: The Prince and the Pauper is a classic about Prince Edward of England changing places with a poor boy.

• Definition: an interrogative sentence asks a question.
Example: Are you going to be a cheerleader, Pat?

• Definition: an imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. You is understood to be the subject of the sentence, even though it does not appear.
Examples: Do not run in the halls. (a command)
Please hand in your homework. (a request)

• Definition: An exclamatory sentence expresses strong feeling.
Example: I hate to eat raw oysters!