Let's solve this step by step.
We are given a set of sentences and need to classify each one into one of four categories:
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Statement: A sentence that gives information or expresses an opinion.
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Question: A sentence that asks for information.
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Exclamation: A sentence that shows strong emotion, often ending with an exclamation mark.
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Command: A sentence that tells someone to do something (imperative).
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Step 1: Analyze each sentence
1.
I like pizza.
→ This is a statement expressing an opinion.
✔ Statement
2.
Sit down.
→ This is telling someone to do something.
✔ Command
3.
What is your name?
→ This is asking for information.
✔ Question
4.
I’m so happy!
→ Strong emotion expressed with an exclamation mark.
✔ Exclamation
5.
I love you!
→ Expresses strong emotion with an exclamation mark.
✔ Exclamation
6.
My house is big.
→ Gives information about the house.
✔ Statement
7.
Close the door.
→ Tells someone to perform an action.
✔ Command
8.
How old are you?
→ Asks for information.
✔ Question
9.
Put your shoes on.
→ Tells someone to do something.
✔ Command
10.
Great job!
→ Expresses praise and excitement.
✔ Exclamation
11.
Where do you live?
→ Asks for information.
✔ Question
12.
I have a dog.
→ States a fact.
✔ Statement
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Step 2: Group the sentences
Now, let’s organize them into the correct boxes:
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Statement
- I like pizza.
- My house is big.
- I have a dog.
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Question
- What is your name?
- How old are you?
- Where do you live?
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Exclamation
- I’m so happy!
- I love you!
- Great job!
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Command
- Sit down.
- Close the door.
- Put your shoes on.
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Final Answer (Fill in the table):
|
Statement |
Question |
Exclamation |
Command |
|---------------------|------------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
| I like pizza. | What is your name? | I’m so happy! | Sit down. |
| My house is big. | How old are you? | I love you! | Close the door. |
| I have a dog. | Where do you live? | Great job! | Put your shoes on. |
✔ All sentences are now correctly categorized.
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