1. Sentence Types
A declarative sentence makes a statement about a place, person, thing, or idea, and it ends with a period.
EX. In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to go into space.
A interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark.
EX. Did you know that approximately half of our trash ends up in landfills?
A exclamatory sentence shows urgency, strong surprise, or emotion, and it ends with an exclamation mark.
EX. They’ll announce the winner in five minutes!
A imperative sentence demands that an action be performed. The subject of an imperative sentence is usually not expressed, but is understood as you. Imperative sentences can be punctuated with a period or an exclamation mark.
EX. Place your drawings on Mr. Hattley’s desk
EX. Look out for the rocks!