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Terms used in English grammar, writing, and phonics.

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An interrogative sentence makes a query and ends with a question mark. Examples: Is that your cat? What color is your car?

Domain: Language; Category: Grammar

An imperative sentence gives a command. Often the subject is not stated, but is understood to be "you." An imperative sentence can end with a period or an exclamation point, depending upon the ...

Domain: Language; Category: Grammar

Hyperbole is exaggerated language used for dramatic effect to emphasize a point. It is not meant to be understood literally. An example of hyperbole is Jesus saying "If your eye causes you to sin, ...

Domain: Language; Category: General language

One of two or more words that have the same pronunciation (homophones) and/or the same spelling (homographs), but different meanings. One example would be bow, which can be pronounced one way to ...

Domain: Language; Category: Grammar

A composition is written in the first person if it is written from the point of view of the writer. For example, the following sentences are written in the first person: I went home and saw the ...

Domain: Language; Category: Grammar

An exclamatory sentence expresses strong feeling. This type of sentence ends with an exclamation point. Examples: Stop the madness! How beautiful the stars are!

Domain: Language; Category: Grammar

A declarative sentence is a statement and ends in a period. Examples: The cat ran home. The darkening sky meant a storm was coming.

Domain: Language; Category: Grammar

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