1. Sentences

2. Definition of a Sentence
Every sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with punctuation.
Sentences express a complete thought.
There are four types of sentences we use when we write:
statements
questions
commands
exclamations

3. Statement A statement is a telling sentence.
A statement ends with a full stop (.).
I am responsible for the choices I make.

4. Question A question is an asking sentence.
Questions end with a question mark (?).
Questions often begin with who, what, when, where, how, or why.
What time is it?

5. Command A command is a sentence that gives an order.
Commands end with a full stop (.).
Commands can begin with “please” or an introduction word.
Please get out your pencil.

6. Exclamation An exclamation is an excited sentence.
Exclamations end with an exclamation point (!).
Exclamations can begin with question words, but don’t ask a question.
What a huge dog that is!

7. What type is each sentence?
Where is my coat?
Go get your book.
My dog’s name is Toby.
I won!
Please sit down.
Joey is absent today.
How many apples are on the tree?
question
command
statement
exclamation
command
statement
question

8. Add the correct end mark to each sentence.
Go get in the car
Where is Kelsey
What a huge watermelon
I found a dime
I won the grand prize
How did you do that
Next, put in the sugar ? ! . ! ? .

9. Summary Slide-click on the arrow to review if needed
Sentences
Definition of a sentence
Statement
Question
Command
Exclamation
What type is each sentence?