Let's solve this step by step based on the instructions and definitions provided in the image.
Understanding the Four Kinds of Sentences:
1.
Declarative sentence – Makes a statement. Ends with a
period (.).
2.
Interrogative sentence – Asks a question. Ends with a
question mark (?).
3.
Imperative sentence – Gives a command. Ends with a
period (.) or sometimes an exclamation point if strong emotion is present.
4.
Exclamatory sentence – Shows strong feeling. Ends with an
exclamation mark (!).
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Now, let’s go through each sentence one by one:
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1. The bus is here
- This is a
statement about the bus arriving.
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End mark: `.`
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Type: Declarative sentence
✔ Answer: `. — Declarative sentence**
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2. Is it time to go
- This is a
question asking about time.
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End mark: `?`
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Type: Interrogative sentence
✔ Answer: `? — Interrogative sentence`
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3. Don't leave your suitcase behind
- This is a
command telling someone not to do something.
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End mark: `.` (though could be `!` if strong, but here it's a polite command)
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Type: Imperative sentence
✔ Answer: `. — Imperative sentence`
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4. This trip will be fun
- This is a
statement expressing an opinion.
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End mark: `.`
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Type: Declarative sentence
✔ Answer: `. — Declarative sentence`
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5. The poster calls it a “magical getaway.”
- This is a
statement quoting a phrase from a poster.
- Already has a
quotation mark and period inside the quote.
- The sentence ends with a
period.
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Type: Declarative sentence
✔ Answer: `. — Declarative sentence`
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6. Does that mean there will be magic tricks
- This is a
question asking for clarification.
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End mark: `?`
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Type: Interrogative sentence
✔ Answer: `? — Interrogative sentence`
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7. No, don't be silly
- This is a
strong expression showing disapproval.
- It's a command with
emotion, so it can be exclamatory.
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End mark: `!`
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Type: Exclamatory sentence
✔ Answer: `! — Exclamatory sentence`
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8. It means we'll all be gone for the weekend
- This is a
statement giving information.
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End mark: `.`
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Type: Declarative sentence
✔ Answer: `. — Declarative sentence`
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9. I think we can all use the break
- This is a
statement expressing an opinion.
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End mark: `.`
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Type: Declarative sentence
✔ Answer: `. — Declarative sentence`
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10. Isn't that what a getaway is all about
- This is a
rhetorical question, asking for agreement.
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End mark: `?`
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Type: Interrogative sentence
✔ Answer: `? — Interrogative sentence`
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✔ Final Answers:
1. The bus is here
. —
Declarative sentence
2. Is it time to go
? —
Interrogative sentence
3. Don't leave your suitcase behind
. —
Imperative sentence
4. This trip will be fun
. —
Declarative sentence
5. The poster calls it a “magical getaway.”
. —
Declarative sentence
6. Does that mean there will be magic tricks
? —
Interrogative sentence
7. No, don't be silly
! —
Exclamatory sentence
8. It means we'll all be gone for the weekend
. —
Declarative sentence
9. I think we can all use the break
. —
Declarative sentence
10. Isn't that what a getaway is all about
? —
Interrogative sentence
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📝 Summary Tip:
Always ask:
➡️ What is the
purpose of the sentence?
➡️ Then choose the correct
end punctuation and
sentence type accordingly.
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