Punctuation in Sentence Types

These flashcards focus on the use and types of punctuation in sentences, including declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences.

What is the purpose of an exclamatory sentence?

An exclamatory sentence shows excitement or a strong emotion and ends with an exclamation point.

What punctuation marks can indicate the end of different sentence types?

A period, question mark, or exclamation point can indicate the end of declarative, interrogative, or exclamatory sentences, respectively.

What type of sentence is a declarative sentence?

A declarative sentence states a fact or argument and ends with a period.

How can you change a declarative sentence to express excitement?

By adding an exclamation point at the end of the sentence.

What is an example of an exclamatory sentence?

What a beautiful day!

What is an interrogative sentence?

An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark.

What are some common words that begin interrogative sentences?

Who, what, when, where, why, or how.

Why should exclamation points be used sparingly?

Overusing exclamation points can make truly important points unclear.

Provide an example of an interrogative sentence.

Did the prisoner receive amnesty?

What type of sentence is 'You're making me angry'?

It is an exclamatory sentence due to the use of an exclamation point.