Kind of Sentences

Standard ELACC4L1 – Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking, f. produce complete sentences.

Essential Questions How are sentences alike and how are they different? Why is it important to write using different types of sentences?

Kinds of Sentences Declarative sentence ( . ) Interrogative sentence ( ? ) Imperative sentence ( . ) Exclamatory sentence ( ! )

What are the required parts of a complete sentence?

Complete Sentence Subject Predicate Must form a complete thought Starts with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark.

Declarative Sentence Purpose Example Makes a statement It ends with a period ( . ) We learned about the Inuit Indian tribe last week. Neil Armstrong went to Purdue University.

Interrogative Sentence Purpose Examples Asks a question It ends with a question mark (?) Is the Great Basin east or west of the Continental Divide? Who do you think wins the space race?

Imperative Sentence Purpose Examples Gives a command It ends with a period ( . ) Pay attention to the lesson. You need to move over there.

Exclamatory Sentence Purpose Examples Shows strong feelings It ends with an exclamation mark ( ! ) Wow, that lightning strike was close! What an amazing catch!

Summary Kind of sentence Purpose Punctuation declarative makes a statement ( . ) interrogative asks a question ( ? ) imperative gives a command exclamatory shows strong feelings ( ! )

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