How can I describe a sentence?

Declaritive - to declare something Imperative - to demand Interrogative - to question, indicated via a question mark '?' Exclamative - to exclaim, indicated via an exclaimation mark '!' Rhetorical question - a question with no need of an answer Simple - consists of one clause Complex - consists of one independent and dependent clause You can also notice if sentences are fragmented, incomplete, repeated or single lined paragraphs to denote the significance of it to the overall tone of the writer.

KC
Answered by Kelly C. English tutor

2893 Views

See similar English GCSE tutors

Related English GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How do I best interpret the essay question?


How are the themes of Love and Tragedy linked in Shakespeare's play ''Romeo and Juliet?''


What is juxtaposition?


Explore how Shakespeare presents Portia as a strong female character in 'The Merchant of Venice'


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning