KINDS OF SENTENCES

FOUR TYPES OF SENTENCES

DeclarativeInterrogativeImperativeExclamatory

DECLARATIVE

A declarative sentence tells something.It ends in a period

Example: The temperature is warm

INTERROGATIVE

Interrogative sentences ask something.It ends in a question mark

Example: Is it warm?

IMPERATIVE

An imperative sentence gives an order or makes a request.This type of sentence ends in a period

Example: Please find out how warm it is.Find out how warm it is.

EXCLAMATORY

An exclamatory sentence shows strong feelingThis type of sentence ends with an exclamation mark.

Example:It is Hot!

EXAMPLES

1.What a beautiful day it is!

2.Set the table.3.Will you set the

table?4.The Jacket was a

birthday present.

EXAMPLES

1. What a beautiful day it is!Exclamatory

2. Set the table.

3. Will you set the table?

4. The Jacket was a birthday present.

EXAMPLES

1. What a beautiful day it is!Exclamatory

2. Set the table.

Imperative

1. Will you set the table?

2. The Jacket was a birthday present.

EXAMPLES

1. What a beautiful day it is!Exclamatory

2. Set the table.

Imperative

3. Will you set the table?Interrogative

4. The Jacket was a birthday present.

EXAMPLES

1. What a beautiful day it is!Exclamatory

2. Set the table.

Imperative

3. Will you set the table?Interrogative

4. The Jacket was a birthday present.

Declarative