Pick one sentence and explain what it means. Happy Monday! Simile and Metaphor Write S for simile or M for metaphor. Her smile was as bright as the sun. You are my sunshine! The dogs eyes were still blue pools. Pick one sentence and explain what it means. Bell Work 9/12/16 A Day
Types of sentences
There are 4 types of sentences. declarative sentence interrogative sentence exclamatory sentence imperative sentence
declarative sentences definition: a sentence that makes a statement punctuation: use a period example: We went to the park.
interrogative sentences definition: a sentence that asks a question punctuation: use a question mark example: What is your name?
exclamatory sentences definition: a sentence that expresses emotion punctuation: use an exclamation mark example: Wow, that is amazing!
definition: a sentence that gives a command – no subject imperative sentences definition: a sentence that gives a command – no subject punctuation: use a period or an exclamation mark example: Take out a piece of paper. Stop, don’t take another step!
Practice
What kind of sentence is this? What are you going to eat for lunch today? interrogative
What kind of sentence is this? Today, I have to go to gym. declarative
What kind of sentence is this? Do you think it will rain today? interrogative
What kind of sentence is this? Please, raise your hand before answering the question. imperative
What kind of sentence is this? I’m going to the football game this weekend. declarative
What kind of sentence is this? Yes, I got an A+ on my Reading test! exclamatory
What kind of sentence is this? Darn, I can’t believe my binder broke again! exclamatory
What kind of sentence is this? Don’t touch that! imperative
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