Kinds of Sentences
Four Types of Sentences Declarative Interrogative Imperative Exclamatory
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 feeling This type of sentence ends with an exclamation mark. Example: It is Hot!
Examples What a beautiful day it is! Set the table. Will you set the table? The Jacket was a birthday present.
Examples What a beautiful day it is! Set the table. Exclamatory Set the table. Will you set the table? The Jacket was a birthday present.
Examples What a beautiful day it is! Set the table. Imperative Exclamatory Set the table. Imperative Will you set the table? The Jacket was a birthday present.
Examples What a beautiful day it is! Set the table. Imperative Exclamatory Set the table. Imperative 3. Will you set the table? Interrogative 4. The Jacket was a birthday present.
Examples What a beautiful day it is! Set the table. Imperative Exclamatory Set the table. Imperative 3. Will you set the table? Interrogative 4. The Jacket was a birthday present. Declarative