4 Functions Of Sentences

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1. Did you know the language test is tomorrow?

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This sentence ends in a question mark and asks a question, making it an interrogative sentence.

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4 Functions Of Sentences - Quiz

There are 4 different kinds of sentences:
1. Declarative
2. Interrogative
3. Imperative
4. Exclamatory
Each kind of sentence has a different purpose. Can you name each type of sentence in the questions below?

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2. Which of the following sentences expresses a command or request?

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This sentence gives a directive to someone, asking them to perform an action (closing the door). The word "please" makes it a polite request rather than a harsh command. The other options represent different sentence functions: a) is a declarative statement, b) is an interrogative question, and d) is an exclamatory expression of surprise or admiration.

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3. You dropped your pencil on the floor.

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This sentence ends in a period and makes a statement, making it a declarative sentence.

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4. Help your brother with his homework.

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This sentence ends in a period and gives an order, making it an imperative sentence.

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5. This quiz is finally finished!

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This sentence ends in an exclamation point and expresses strong feeling, making it an exclamatory sentence.

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6. I think if you study you will do well on this test.

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This sentence ends in a period and makes a statement, making it a declarative sentence.

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7. Will you bring me a glass of milk and an Oreo cookie?

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The sentence "Will you bring me a glass of milk and an Oreo cookie?" is an interrogative sentence because it is framed as a question. Interrogative sentences are used to inquire or ask for information, typically recognized by their grammatical structure and punctuation ending in a question mark.
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8. I would like to go to the beach now.

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This sentence ends in a period and makes a statement, making it a declarative sentence.

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9. Please explain to me how you studied for this test.

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This sentence ends in a period and makes a request, making it an imperative sentence.

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10. Go get your shoes on!

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This sentence ends in an exclamation point and gives an order, making it an imperative sentence.

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Did you know the language test is tomorrow?
Which of the following sentences expresses a command or request?
You dropped your pencil on the floor.
Help your brother with his homework.
This quiz is finally finished!
I think if you study you will do well on this test.
Will you bring me a glass of milk and an Oreo cookie?
I would like to go to the beach now.
Please explain to me how you studied for this test.
Go get your shoes on!
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