Sentences

Sentences: Types & Structures

By: Antone’ JosephOct. 8, 2013

Mrs. Dawson 6th

English Language Arts

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Declarative Sentences

• Declarative Sentences- make a complete statement.

• These sentences end with periods.• Ex. La’Nae bought herself a dress, sandals, a

hat, and bracelets.

Interrogative Sentences

• Interrogative Sentences- ask questions.• These sentences end with question marks.(?)• Ex. What outfit should La’Nae buy her best

friend, Kianna?

or

Exclamatory Sentences• Exclamatory Sentences- show excitement.• These sentences end with exclamation points.

(!)• Ex. La’Nae told Kianna that she would buy her

an outfit. Kianna said “ Thank you!”

Imperative Sentences

• Imperative Sentences- tell a command.• These sentences end with exclamation points.

(!)• Ex. Kianna wanted matching earrings too. I

said, “ you better pay me back for these earrings!”

Simple Sentences

• Simple Sentences- 1 independent clause.• Ex. Kianna liked the outfit and the earrings.

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Compound Sentences

• Compound Sentences- include 2 independent clause.

• Ex. La’Nae wanted to buy another outfit for herself. La’Nae went to the mall to find a outfit.

Complex Sentences

• Complex Sentences- 1 independent clause and 1 subordinate clause.

• Ex. I like the pink skirt, not the turquoise.me

Compound-Complex Sentences

• Compound-complex Sentences- 2 independent clauses and 1 subordinate clause.

• Ex. I bought the pink skirt, not the turquoise. The pink skirt was better for me.

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