Sentence Purposes and Sentence Types: Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of a declarative sentence?
A
To make a statement
2
Q
What is the purpose of an interrogative sentence?
A
To ask a question
3
Q
What is the purpose of an imperative sentence?
A
Gives a command
4
Q
What is the purpose of an exclamatory sentence?
A
To show strong emotions
5
Q
What is a simple sentence?
A
A simple sentence includes one independent clause
6
Q
What is a compound sentence?
A
A compound sentence includes two independent clauses joined by a conjunction
7
Q
What is a complex sentence?
A
A complex sentence includes one dependent and one independent clause
8
Q
Write an example of a simple sentence
A
I read a book.
9
Q
Write an example of a compound sentence
A
I read a book, and I wrote a review.
10
Q
Write an example of a complex sentence
A
I read a book, because it was interesting
