End Punctuation /Types of Sentences

occurs at the end of every sentence ​ The punctuation tells the reader what tone to have when reading the sentence. The type of punctuation depends on the the function of the sentence.

is a group of words that expresses a COMPLETE thought and MAKES SENSE.

A sentence has at least one subject + one verb.

Make a statement

Ask a question

Command

Deliver a lot of emotion

4 function of a senctence

My dog is a labradoodle.

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Her name is Bella.


My family is from New York.

Examples:

Ends in a period

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Declarative Sentence

Where are you going?

Is this her locker?

Do you have five dollars?

Examples:

End in a question mark

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Interrogative Sentence

​When it ends in a period, it is a polite command.

Imperative Sentence

​Take this picture.

Make sure you do your homework.

Work smarter, not harder.

Example

When it ENDS in an EXCLAMATION POINT, it adds strong emotion to the command

Imperative Sentence

Boy, put a comb through your hair!

Taxi!

Quick, grab a towel!

Stop playing on the stairs!

Examples

​​Shows great emotion

​Ends in an exclamation point

​​Exclamatory Sentence

​That was a fantastic catch!

Whoa! You are driving too fast!

I told you too many times to was the dishes!

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