Types of Sentences

4 types of sentences: Imperative Exclamatory Interrogative Declarative

Imperative

The speaker gives a command or makes a request. Most imperative sentences end with a period. A strong command ends with an exclamation point.

(You) Be quiet during the play.

Exclamatory

A sentence that shows excitement or expresses strong feeling. This type of sentence will end with an exclamation mark.

I love Auburn football!

Interrogative

Interrogative sentences ask questions; you will always use a question mark.

Will you please be quiet?

Declarative

The speaker is making a statement and ends with a period.

I want to go to Colorado this winter.

Types of Sentences

1. Imperative:Be quiet during the play.

2. Exclamatory:I can’t wait until Saturday!

3. Interrogative:Can I borrow a quarter?

4. Declarative:I need to go to the store after school.

Questions?

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