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2.

KINDS OF
SENTENCES
ACCORDING TO
PURPOSE
Declarative Sentences

Is used to
make a
statement of The Filipino epic is a long, narrative poem.
fact, wish, or
intent.

It ends with a
period (.).
I would like to fish for rarang.
Also, It has an
expressed
subject all the
time.
Imperative Sentences

Is used to state a  Go, my son. Bring back a woman who


command, will be a source of happiness for us all.
request, or a
direction.

The subject is
always the Please help save the land of
unexpressed or Magindanaw
understood You.

The imperative Cover the bones with your


sentence is
always followed apron and turn your back.
by a period (.)
Interrogative Sentences

Asks a
question.
 Who are you to disturb my abode?
It may be
an inquiry
or a Yes-
No Do you know that I can easily devour
question.
you?
It is always
followed by
a question
mark (?)
Exclamatory Sentences

Is used to
express strong
feeling or
surprise,
disgust, or
other Alas! My brother is dead!
emotions.

It is always
followed by
an
exclamation
point (!)
LETS IDENTIFY A SENTENCE FROM A
FRAGMENT!!!
Tell whether each of the following sentences is
declarative, imperative, interrogative, or
exclamatory.
 1. Baltog was a mighty warrior of the land of
Batavara.
 2. One day, its prosperity and tranquility were
threatened.
 3. Who destroyed their crops and killed their
people?
 4. Aha! A man-eating boar was on the warpath.
Tell whether each of the following sentences is
declarative, imperative, interrogative, or
exclamatory.

 5. Baltog sprang at the enemy and subdued it.


 6. But more trouble arose.

 7. A pack of huge carabaos came rushing in


followed by winged sharks and giant
crocodiles.
 8. Please save us.

 9. Go back to your homes and lock the doors.

 10. Handiong came to the rescue.


Our planet is filled with heroes, young and old,
rich and poor, man, woman of different colors, shapes
and sizes. We are one great tapestry! Each person
has a hidden hero within. You just have to look inside
you and search it in your heart, and be the hero of the
next one in need. The hero in you is waiting to be
unleashed, Serve, serve well, serve others above
yourself and be happy to serve. You are the change
you dream, as I am the change that I dream. And
collectively we are the change that this world needs to
be!

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