1. The four types of sentencesThe four types of sentences
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2. DeclarativeDeclarative
 A declarative sentence is stating aA declarative sentence is stating a
complete thought.complete thought.
 Example: Some kids think school isExample: Some kids think school is
boring.boring.
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3. ImperativeImperative
 A imperative sentence is a statement thatA imperative sentence is a statement that
is a command.is a command.
 Example: Jimmy do your homework rightExample: Jimmy do your homework right
now.now.

4. InterrogativeInterrogative
 An interrogative sentence is asking a question.An interrogative sentence is asking a question.
 Example: Mom, do you know what the squareExample: Mom, do you know what the square
root is?root is?

5. ExclamatoryExclamatory
 An exclamatory sentence is when you show a lotAn exclamatory sentence is when you show a lot
of excitement in that sentence.of excitement in that sentence.
 Example: Science is the best class!Example: Science is the best class!

6. SimpleSimple
 A simple sentence contains only oneA simple sentence contains only one
independent clause.independent clause.

7. ComplexComplex
 A complex sentence contains aA complex sentence contains a
subordinate clause and a independentsubordinate clause and a independent
clause.clause.

8. CompoundCompound
 A compound sentence contains at least twoA compound sentence contains at least two
independent clausesindependent clauses

9. Compound-complexCompound-complex
 This sentence contains at least twoThis sentence contains at least two
independent clauses and at least oneindependent clauses and at least one
subordinate csubordinate c

10. Compound-complexCompound-complex
 This sentence contains at least twoThis sentence contains at least two
independent clauses and at least oneindependent clauses and at least one
subordinate csubordinate c