There are mainly four types of sentences: Declarative Imperative Interrogative Exclamatory
The declarative sentence merely makes a statement. The interrogative sentence asks a question and the exclamatory sentence expresses a sud emotion. The imperative sentence expresses a command, order or request .
Example: • Puppies are very cute T_T declarative • I am typing in a computer declarativ e
Example: • Can you bring me a glass of water? imperative • Please be quite imperative
Example: • What’s your favorite color? • How old are you? interrogative
Example : • OMG! I need help right now! • Thank you so much!! exclamatory
The Four Sentence Structures
complex Sentence …. A complex sentence has an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. compound sentence A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses.
Simple sentence simple sentence has just one independent clause. Compound-Complex Sentence. A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Name: _____ Tell what type of sentence it is down below. Pass me the umbrella_____ Do you want some too? ____ I like cats and bunnies. _____ I am going on vacation!! _____ Date: _____ worksheet