Bell Ringer Type 1 1/15 What is the difference between the following sentences? Explain in 2 or more lines. Take out last night’s homework. The Phillies won! Do you need help with your homework? Science is my worst subject.
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Classifying Sentences According to Purpose Brain Pop!
Declarative Sentence Makes a statement or tells something. It ends in a period Examples: I don’t like math. She feels sick. The show starts at 8pm.
Interrogative Sentence Asks something Ends with a questions mark Examples: Did you see what she was wearing? Do you like horror movies? Do you think I would enjoy this book?
Exclamatory Sentence Shows strong feeling Ends in an exclamation point Examples: He bit me! I’m upstairs, Mom! Christmas is coming!
Imperative Sentence Commands someone to do something Ends with a period or an exclamation point. Examples: Take out your homework. Jon, eat more of your vegetables. Mrs. Henwood, give me back my paper. Clean your room at once!
Name the sentence type. Did Mrs. Henwood explain the homework yet? He doesn’t look so good. I hate getting up! Walk quietly through the hallways. Did he say he wasn’t coming? Beth’s always had dark hair. Make up the missing homework tonight.
Practice Use Crash to find examples of each sentence purpose for your notes examples.