Sentences
Definition of a Sentence Every sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with punctuation. Sentences express a complete thought. There are four types of sentences we use when we write: statements questions commands exclamations
Statement A statement is a telling sentence. A statement ends with a period (.). I am responsible for the choices I make.
Question A question is an asking sentence. Questions end with a question mark (?). Questions often begin with who, what, when, where, how, or why. What time is it?
Command A command is a sentence that gives an order. Commands end with a period (.). Commands can begin with “please” or an introduction word. Please get out your pencil.
Exclamation An exclamation is an excited sentence. Exclamations end with an exclamation point (!). Exclamations can begin with question words, but don’t ask a question. What a huge dog that is!
What type is each sentence? Where is my coat? Go get your book. My dog’s name is Toby. I won! Please sit down. Joey is absent today. How many apples are on the tree? question command statement exclamation command statement question
Add the correct end mark to each sentence. Go get in the car Where is Kelsey What a huge watermelon I found a dime I won the grand prize How did you do that Next, put in the sugar ? ! . ! ? .
Summary Slide-click on the arrow to review if needed Sentences Definition of a sentence Statement Question Command Exclamation What type is each sentence?