1. Interrogative
Declarative or
Sentences

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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?

6. Quiz
Identify the type of sentence and the ending punctuation

7. Where are we going
Declarative
Interrogative
period
question mark

8. Wrong Answer
Go Back

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

10. We are going to the store
Declarative
Interrogative
period
question mark

11. Wrong Answer
Go Back

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

13. When will we get there
Declarative
Interrogative
period
question mark

14. Wrong Answer
Go Back

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

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

17. Wrong Answer
Go Back

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

19. 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.

20. Imperative
Exclamatory or
Sentences

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

22. 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!

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

24. 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

25. Quiz
Identify the type of sentence and the ending punctuation.

26. That car is going to crash
Imperative
Exclamatory
period
exclamation mark

27. Wrong Answer
Go Back

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

29. Please wash the dishes
Imperative
Exclamatory
period
exclamation mark

30. Wrong Answer
Go Back

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

32. You look great
Imperative
Exclamatory
period
exclamation mark

33. Wrong Answer
Go Back

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

35. Put your books away
Imperative
Exclamatory
period
exclamation mark

36. Wrong Answer
Go Back

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

38. 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.