Types of Sentences

What are the 4 kinds of

sentences?
• Declarative
• Interrogative
• Imperative
• Exclamatory
 Declarative Sentences
• These are the most important types
of sentences.
• These sentences will tell you facts,
opinions, and other statements.
• This type of sentence will end with a
period.
 Example Declarative
Sentences
• The sky is blue.
• I am a third grade student.
• We will go to the movies tomorrow.
• He is a great reader.
• We have a program in the morning.
• Our class is having a party on Friday!
Interrogative Sentences
• An interrogative sentences asks a
question.
• This type of sentence is usually
asked directly to someone.
• This type of sentence ends with a
question mark.
 Examples of
Interrogative Sentences
• Can you repeat the question?
• Are we going to have recess today?
• What is your favorite movie?
• How do you answer this question?
• Do you have an extra pencil?
 Imperative Sentences
• An imperative sentence gives a
command or request.
• This type of sentence is used when
you order a person to do
something or ask a request or
favor.
• This type of sentence ends either
with a period or question mark.
 Examples of
Imperative Sentences
• As Command:
– Get the flag quickly.
– Keep off the grass.
• As Request:
– Can you help me find my shoes?
– Please return to your seats.
 Exclamatory Sentences
• This is a sentence that has very
strong emotion or surprise.
• Exclamatory sentences express the
intense feelings of a person.
• This type of sentence ends with an
exclamation point. (!)
Examples of Exclamatory
Sentences
• What a beautiful day!
• I am angry!
• You did a great job!
• I love the color of your room!
• You won the prize!
• That is a huge whale!
Let’s Identify the Kinds of
Sentences
• I am a third grade
teacher.
 Answer
• Declarative
Sentence
Identify this Sentence
• Who is your
teacher?
 Answer
• Interrogative
Sentence
Identify this Sentence
• Please deliver this
to Mrs. De
Guzman.
 Answer
• Imperative
Sentence
Identify this Sentence

•We won the

prize!
 Answer

•Exclamatory
Sentence
Quiz: September 1, 2021

Direction: Answer page 20, Activity A in your

English This Way Book.

Identify the following sentences as

declarative, imperative, interrogative, or
exclamatory. Set the appropriate punctuation
mark at the end.