Declarative and Interrogative Sentences

No, it is not necessary to end a sentence with two periods if the sentence ends with an abbreviation like "M.D." One period at the end of the abbreviation is sufficient for proper punctuation.

Absolutely, ending a persuasive text with a rhetorical question can be an effective way to leave a lasting impact on the reader. It prompts them to reflect on the main argument and encourages them to take action or consider a different perspective.

The difference between an interrogative sentence and an assertive sentence is usually a matter of an interrogative word at the beginning (much like the questions on this web-site, that tend to begin with how, why, what, when, where, or who). So I could ask, Did you do it? As an assertion, that becomes, you did it. How do I open this box? I opened this box. What do you want for Christmas? You want it for Christmas. Who killed Osama bin Laden? He killed Osama bin Laden. Do you get the picture? You get the picture.

The Homeric question refers to the debate among scholars about the authorship, composition, and transmission of the epic poems attributed to Homer, such as the Iliad and the Odyssey. Key issues include whether Homer was a single poet or a group of poets, and when and how the poems were written down and passed on through oral tradition.

A sympathetic question is one that shows understanding, empathy, or compassion for the person's situation or feelings. It is intended to express care and concern.

Yes, both affirmative and declarative sentences make statements that express facts or opinions. Affirmative sentences are positive statements, while declarative sentences can be positive or negative.

No, question marks come before periods when forming a question within a sentence, for example: "Did you finish your homework?" If a full sentence is a question, the question mark is placed at the end, for example: "Where are you going?"

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1. What do you think are the most important qualities in a leader?
2. How do you envision the future of renewable energy in our society?
3. In what ways do you believe technology has changed the way we communicate with each other?

This sentence is a declarative sentence because it is making a statement.

The sentence would be: "You won!" exclaimed Georgianna?

The best theme from the Mahabharata would depend on personal interpretation, but many consider the concept of dharma or duty to be a central theme. The epic explores complex moral dilemmas and the consequences of choices made in adherence or violation of one's duty. This theme raises questions about righteousness, fate, and the nature of war and justice.

Declarative memory is a type of long-term memory that involves the conscious recall of facts and events. It is the memory system responsible for storing information that can be easily verbalized and expressed. Declarative memory is typically divided into semantic memory, which is the storage of general knowledge, and episodic memory, which involves personal experiences.

No, in German, you can form questions without using an interrogative word such as "who," "what," "where," etc. by changing the word order and tone of voice. This is known as inversions.

One that cannot be answered with yes, no, or another single word.

No, declarative sentences should start with a capital letter. This is a basic grammar rule that applies to written English.

Some good words to start a sentence could be "Furthermore," "Additionally," "Moreover," or "Nevertheless." These words can help add coherence and flow to your writing.

The British call the dot at the end of a sentence a "full stop."

A closed question is one which elicits a yes/no or definite type answer (eg what is your name).

An open question is one that elicits a variety of answers (eg what do you think of your local restaurant provision).

A statement is valid if its logical structure is such that the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises. In other words, if the premises are true, then the conclusion must also be true. Validity is a key concept in logic that helps determine the strength of arguments.

Yes, rhetorical questions typically end with question marks. However, this may vary depending on the style guide or specific context in which the question is being used.

An indirect question usually ends with a period (full stop). It does not require a question mark because it is not a direct question. For example: He asked if she was coming.

Yes, imperative sentences can be converted into assertive sentences by simply stating them as statements rather than commands. For example, "Close the door" (imperative) can become "Please close the door" (assertive). Exclamatory sentences can also be formed by adding an exclamation point and expressing strong emotion or emphasis, such as "Close the door!"