Types of SentencesDeclarative Interrogative

Exclamatory Imperative

Declarative Sentence

O Declarative- the kind of sentence that

makes a statement or “declares” something:

“He eats yogurt.”

Interrogative Sentence

O interrogative – The kind of sentence that

asks a question and uses a question mark:

“How can I do that?”

Exclamatory Sentence

O Exclamatory- a sentence that shows

excitement

Imperative Sentence

O Imperative- a sentence that tells a person or

thing to do an action.

There are a lot of different types of drinks in the kitchen

O This sentence is: declarative

Where did your family go for Thanksgiving?

O This sentence is: interrogative

Lamont tried to warn him to be careful, but it was too late!

This sentence is: exclamatory

Don’t put the glasses in the sink until you’ve rinsed them out.

This sentence is: imperative

Ouch! That really hurts a lot!

This sentence is: exclamatory

Don’t put the glasses in the sink until you’ve rinsed them out.

This sentence is: imperative

Dad said, “No one is going anywhere until your jobs are

done.”

The sentence of dialogue is: declarative

Does your mother know you swept the floor for her?

O This sentence is: interrogative

After they go to Mandy’s house, Ann and Kit need to do their

homework.

O This sentence is: declarative