Exclamatory or Imperative 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
Quiz Identify the type of sentence and the ending punctuation.
Exclamatory periodexclamation mark Imperative That car is going to crash
Wrong Answer Go Back
Correct This sentence is exclamatory, so it gets an exclamatory mark. That car is going to crash
Please wash the dishes Exclamatory periodexclamation mark Imperative
Wrong Answer Go Back
Correct This sentence is an imperative, so it gets a period. Please wash the dishes
Exclamatory periodexclamation mark Imperative You look great
Wrong Answer Go Back
Correct You look great This sentence is excalmatory, so it gets an exclamation mark.
Exclamatory periodexclamation mark Imperative Put your books away
Wrong Answer Go Back
Correct This sentence is an imperative, so it gets a period. Put your books away
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.