Interrogative Declarative or Sentences
What is a declarative sentence? A declarative sentence states an idea or provides information. A declarative sentence does not give a command, nor does it ask a question. A declarative sentence ends in a period.
Examples of declarative sentences Jenny planted a seed. She gave it water. It sat in the sunshine. The plant began to grow. The leaves grew large. A flower opened.
interrogative sentence? What is an interrogative sentence? An interrogative sentence asks questions. An interrogative typically begins with a question word such as who, what, where, when, why, how, are, is, do, can, will, or would. A interrogative sentence ends in a question mark.
Examples of interrogative sentences Do you know what kind of animal I am? When are we eating lunch? What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Quiz Identify the type of sentence and the ending punctuation
Where are we going Declarative Interrogative period question mark
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Correct Where are we going This sentence is an interrogative, so it gets a question mark.
We are going to the store Declarative Interrogative period question mark
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Correct We are going to the store This sentence is a declarative, so it gets a period.
When will we get there Declarative Interrogative period question mark
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Correct When will we get there This sentence is an interrogative, so it gets a question mark.
We’ll get there when we get there Declarative Interrogative period question mark
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Correct We’ll get there when we get there This sentence is a declarative, so it gets a period.
Summary A declarative sentence states an idea or provides information. It does not give a command, nor does it ask a question, and it ends in a period. An interrogative sentence asks questions and ends in a question mark.