Telling, Asking, Commanding, & Exclaiming Sentences.

• A Telling Sentence tells about something. A period ( . ) is placed at the end of a telling sentence.
  Examples:
  • Bob likes to fish.
  • Dad parks his car.
  • The bunny is soft.
  • Beth holds the cat.
• An Asking Sentence asks questions. A question mark ( ? ) is placed at the end of an asking sentence.
  
  Examples:
  • Where did the cat hide?
  • Why are the boys so happy?
  • Do you have a pencil?
  • Is Ann riding her bike?
• A Commanding Sentence tells you to do something. A period ( . ) comes at the end of a commanding sentence.
  Examples:
  • Turn off the light.
  • Open the door, please.
  • Work quietly.
  • Ride your bike.
• An Exclaiming Sentence shows surprise or excitement. An exclamation point ( ! ) comes at the end.
  Examples:
  • What a good time we had!
  • How kind the bus driver is!
  • What a cute puppy!
  • Fall is here!

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