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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 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

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 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

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

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 ...

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A composition is written in second person if it is written as if the writer is speaking to another person. The personal pronoun "you" is used or understood. This voice is often used in "how to" ...

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