The Four Kinds of Sentences Declarative Interrogative Types

The Four Kinds of Sentences

Declarative Interrogative Types of Sentences Exclamatory Imperative

DECLARATIVE SENTENCE A declarative sentence makes a statement. It ends with a period. He likes pepperoni pizza. The umbrella is green. Mrs. Smith is a teacher.

INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question mark. Do you like pepperoni pizza? Have you seen my umbrella? Who is your teacher?

EXCLAMATORY SENTENCE An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling. It ends with an exclamation point. Hooray! Wow! That’s great news!

IMPERATIVE SENTENCE An imperative sentence gives a command. It ends with a period. Go to your room. Throw me the ball. Bob, please close the door.

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? Did you put a grilled cheese sandwich in the DVD player?

INTERROGATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? The coach was so proud of us!

EXCLAMATORY –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? You have something in your teeth.

DECLARATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? “Take your hat off. ”

IMPERATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? The CSA is tomorrow.

DECLARATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? You better study.

IMPERATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? We made it to the last week of school!

EXCLAMATORY –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? Can I borrow a pencil?

INTERROGATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? Can I borrow a jacket?

INTERROGATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? Can I borrow your cat?

INTERROGATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? Get to class on time.

IMPERATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? There are four more regular class periods left.

DECLARATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? Did your mom find out we broke the vase?

INTERROGATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? Mrs. Ballard and Mr. Novak are awesome!

EXCLAMATORY –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? Can I copy your notes?

INTERROGATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? Let me see your homework.

IMPERATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? Wow! My head is on fire!

EXCLAMATORY –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? That is going to leave a scar.

DECLARATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? How did this happen to me?

INTERROGATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? You better call the police.

IMPERATIVE –

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS? That escalated quickly.

DECLARATIVE –