The Four Kinds of Sentences

The Four Kinds of Sentences Declarative Sentence- Makes a statement. (ends with a period.) Interrogative Sentence- Asks a question. (ends with a question mark) Imperative Sentence- Gives an order. (ends with a period or exclamation mark.) Exclamatory Sentence- Expresses strong feelings/ emotions. (ends with an exclamation mark.)

Let’s start with the Declarative Sentence. A declarative sentence tells something. It ends with a period. John and Stephanie whisper about the surprise party for Tyra. This sentence TELLS about John and Stephanie. It ends in a period.

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! Again, this sentence TELLS you to do something. Notice how it ends with an exclamation point. This tells us the speaker REALLY wants the dog walked!

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! This sentence SHOWS you how excited the speaker is . It does this by ending the sentence with an exclamation point.

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! Coming back to this sentence, we notice that it is an imperative sentence that expresses strong feelings . It does this by ending the sentence with an exclamation point. This sentence is BOTH imperative and exclamatory!

Now it’s your turn! Remember the four kinds of sentences and don’t forget that imperative sentences can end two ways!

Identify what type of sentence it is: Alex is not going to be able to attend the party after school I really hope I get a puppy for my birthday Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana Please leave your boots by the door so you do not track mud in the house What time do we need to be at the Jane’s house

Using different kinds of Sentences We are going to the football game tomorrow night. (change to Interrogative) Is Sam the first person in line? (Change to Exclamatory) Your mom is a wonderful cook! (Change to Declarative)