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The Four Kinds of
Sentences
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Imperative
Declarative
The Four Kinds of Sentences
Let’s start with the Declarative Sentence.
A declarative sentence tells something. It ends with a period.
Rissiah and mariel whisper about the surprise party for richcelle.
It ends in a period.
This sentence TELLS about John and Stephanie.
Let’s start with the Declarative Sentence.
A declarative sentence tells something. It ends with a period.
How clever of James to come up with such a unique rescue plan.
Again, it ends in a period.
This sentence TELLS someone’s
opinion about James’ rescue
plan.
Now let’s talk about the Interrogative
Sentence.An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question
mark.
Would you like some cookies?
Notice how it ends with a
question mark.
This sentence ASKS if you want
cookies.
The Imperative Sentence.
An imperative sentence gives an order. It ends with a period OR
an exclamation point.
Go walk the dog.
Notice how it ends with a
period.
This sentence TELLS you to do
something.
The Imperative Sentence.
An imperative sentence gives an order. It ends with a period OR
an exclamation point.
Get out there and walk the dog!
Notice how it ends with an exclamation point. This tells
us the speaker REALLY wants the dog walked!
Again, this sentence TELLS
you to do something.
And last, but not least, the Exclamatory
Sentence.An exclamatory sentence
expresses strong feelings. It ends with an exclamation point.
My birthday party is tomorrow!
It does this by ending the sentence with an exclamation point.
This sentence SHOWS you how excited the
speaker is .
And last, but not least, the Exclamatory
Sentence.An exclamatory sentence
expresses strong feelings. It ends with an exclamation point.
Mom! Trevor’s chasing Amy with water balloons!
The sentence’s punctuation tells you
how to read the sentence .
And last, but not least, the Exclamatory
Sentence.An exclamatory sentence
expresses strong feelings. It ends with an exclamation point.
Get out there and walk the dog!
It does this by ending the sentence with an exclamation point. This sentence is BOTH imperative and exclamatory!
Coming back to this sentence, we notice
that it is an imperative sentence that expresses strong
feelings .
Now it’s your turn!
Remember the four kinds of sentences
and don’t forget that imperative sentences
can end two ways!
Test you understanding of the four types of sentences by deciding which kind of sentences portrayed
1. Are you ready to go?
2. Where did I leave my wallet?
3. I lost my wallet at the school.
4. Hurray, I past the math test!
5. Please leave your slipper at the door.
6. Take me out to the ballgame.
7. Oh, my gosh, I lost my phone at the concert!
8. I can’t wait for the party!
9. Have you had breakfast?
10.Please lower your voice.
Check your answer below.
1.Interogative
2.Interogative
3.Declarative
4.Exclamatory
5.Imperative
6.Imperative
7.Exclamatory
8.Exclamatory
9.Interogative
10.imperative