© Brent Coley 2008 | www.mrcoley.com Kinds of Sentences © Brent Coley 2008 | www.mrcoley.com

There are four different kinds of sentences.

Declarative Sentence A declarative sentence makes a statement. It ends with a period. He likes pepperoni pizza. The umbrella is green. Mrs. Smith is a teacher.

Interrogative Sentence An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question mark. Do you like pepperoni pizza? Have you seen my umbrella? Who is your teacher?

Exclamatory Sentence An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling. It ends with an exclamation point. Hooray! Wow! That’s great news!

Imperative Sentence An imperative sentence gives a command. It ends with a period. Go to your room. Throw me the ball. Bob, please close the door.

Practice Time See if you can correctly identify the following kinds of sentences.

What kind of sentence is this? Are you going to the movies tonight?

Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

What kind of sentence is this? What a great movie that was!

Exclamatory –because the sentence shows strong feeling

What kind of sentence is this? There are many different kinds of animals at the zoo.

Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

What kind of sentence is this? “Open to Chapter 5 of your math book.”

Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

What kind of sentence is this? Bob has an iPod.

Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

What kind of sentence is this? Be careful with your iPod.

Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

What kind of sentence is this? iPods are amazing!

Exclamatory –because the sentence shows strong feeling

What kind of sentence is this? Do you have an iPod?

Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

What kind of sentence is this? Please pass the salt and pepper.

Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

What kind of sentence is this? It is sunny outside.

Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

What kind of sentence is this? Are you planning to travel during your vacation?

Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

What kind of sentence is this? What a beautiful day!

Exclamatory –because the sentence shows strong feeling

What kind of sentence is this? Would you like to go to the beach with me?

Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

What kind of sentence is this? Bring your hat and sunblock with you to the beach.

Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

What kind of sentence is this? Wow! What a play!

Exclamatory –because the sentence shows strong feeling

What kind of sentence is this? The student went to the store to buy some candy.

Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

What kind of sentence is this? What is your favorite food?

Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

What kind of sentence is this? Don’t forget to study for the test.

Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

What kind of sentence is this? This is the last practice sentence.

Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

Title image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and is public domain.