1. Four Kinds of Sentences

2. Lesson 1: Four Kinds of Sentences
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

3. Lesson 1: Four Kinds of Sentences
Declarative Sentence
Example
Purpose: Makes a statement
End mark: Period (.)
Our class traveled to Chicago.

4. Lesson 1: Four Kinds of Sentences
Imperative Sentence
Examples
Purpose: Gives a command or makes a request
End mark: Period (.)
Sit down near me. Please stay here.

5. Lesson 1: Four Kinds of Sentences
Interrogative Sentence
Example
Purpose: Asks a question
End mark: Question mark (?)
Did you enjoy our museum trip?

6. Lesson 1: Four Kinds of Sentences
Exclamatory Sentence
Example
Purpose: Expresses strong emotion
End mark: Exclamation point (!)
How huge the museum seemed!

7. Guided Practice Listen to my story.
Directions: Tell whether each sentence is declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory.
Listen to my story.
Nobody would climb the mountain with me.
Was it wise to climb the mountain alone?
The peak looked fairly high.
What a foolish decision I made!
Imperative
Declarative
Interrogative
Exclamatory