The Four Kinds of Sentences
Today we are going to learn about the types of sentences. What is a sentence?
What is a sentence? A sentence is a group of words that makes sense. A sentence expresses a complete thought. A sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a symbol. A sentence has at least one verb an action word. Example: Sam went to the store.
The Four Kinds of Sentences Statement command exclamation Question
Statement (Declarative Sentence). A statement makes a statement. It ends with a period (.). Examples: The boy is happy. The people are running.
Question(Interrogative Sentence). A Question asks about something. It ends with a question mark(?) . Examples Examples: Who is your teacher? Have you ever seen a flying fish?
Command(Imperative Sentence). A command gives an order. It ends with a period OR an exclamation point. Examples: Go to your room! Stop.
Exclamation(Exclamatory Sentence) A exclamation expresses strong feelings. It ends with an exclamation point. Examples: Hooray! Wow! That’s great news!
Alternative Questions Types of Questions:- Yes-no Questions Alternative Questions Wh-Qustions Are you busy now? Is this room number 22 or 24? Who are you? Text
Four Kinds of Sentences 3. Command- (.) , (!) gives an order. 1. Statements- (.) makes a statement. 2.Questions- (?) asks a question. 4. Exclamation- (!) shows strong feeling or emotions.
Now it’s your turn! Remember . Don’t forget that a sentence always begins with a capital letter and ends with an end mark. The four kinds of sentences and don’t forget that imperative sentences can end two ways!
What kind of candy do you like Go get the paper off the porch Lets Practice! What kind of candy do you like Go get the paper off the porch Wow, you did great I love to watch old movies Text in here
What kind of candy do you like? (Question) Did you get them right? What kind of candy do you like? (Question) Go get the paper off the porch. (command) Wow, you did great! (exclamation) I love to watch old movies. (statement) Text in here
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