Interrogative Declarative or Sentences

What is a declarative sentence? A declarative sentence states an idea or provides information. A declarative sentence does not give a command, nor does it ask a question. A declarative sentence ends in a period.

Examples of declarative sentences Jenny planted a seed. She gave it water. It sat in the sunshine. The plant began to grow. The leaves grew large. A flower opened.

interrogative sentence? What is an interrogative sentence? An interrogative sentence asks questions. An interrogative typically begins with a question word such as who, what, where, when, why, how, are, is, do, can, will, or would. A interrogative sentence ends in a question mark.

Examples of interrogative sentences Do you know what kind of animal I am? When are we eating lunch? What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Quiz Identify the type of sentence and the ending punctuation

Where are we going Declarative Interrogative period question mark

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Correct Where are we going This sentence is an interrogative, so it gets a question mark.

We are going to the store Declarative Interrogative period question mark

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Correct We are going to the store This sentence is a declarative, so it gets a period.

When will we get there Declarative Interrogative period question mark

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Correct When will we get there This sentence is an interrogative, so it gets a question mark.

We’ll get there when we get there Declarative Interrogative period question mark

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Correct We’ll get there when we get there This sentence is a declarative, so it gets a period.

Summary A declarative sentence states an idea or provides information. It does not give a command, nor does it ask a question, and it ends in a period. An interrogative sentence asks questions and ends in a question mark.

Imperative Exclamatory or Sentences

What is an exclamatory sentence? An exclamatory sentence shows strong feelings and excitement. An exclamatory sentence ends in an exclamation mark.

Examples of exclamatory sentences What a game that was! Our team is great! We won in the last minute! No one can beat us! We are the best!

What is an imperative sentence? An imperative sentence gives a command. An imperative sentence ends in a period.

Examples of imperative sentences Please take your seats. Get out your language books. Get out a pencil and paper. Turn to page 7. Complete problems 11-25.

Quiz Identify the type of sentence and the ending punctuation.

That car is going to crash Imperative Exclamatory period exclamation mark

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Correct That car is going to crash This sentence is exclamatory, so it gets an exclamatory mark.

Please wash the dishes Imperative Exclamatory period exclamation mark

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Correct Please wash the dishes This sentence is an imperative, so it gets a period.

You look great Imperative Exclamatory period exclamation mark

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Correct You look great This sentence is excalmatory, so it gets an exclamation mark.

Put your books away Imperative Exclamatory period exclamation mark

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Correct Put your books away This sentence is an imperative, so it gets a period.

Summary An exclamatory sentence shows strong feelings and excitement. It ends in an exclamation mark. An imperative sentence gives a command. It ends in a period.