Types of Sentences

Objective This presentation will review the various types of sentences. You will have a chance To review each.

Instructions Please use the links at the bottom of the page to advance from slide to slide. Please note that you cannot complete this activity unless you answer all questions correctly. If at any time you wish to quit, press the escape key. aEscpe

Declarative Sentences A declarative sentence is a sentence that tells something. Here is an example of a declarative Sentence. “I am going swimming today.”

Interrogative Sentences Interrogative sentences are sentences that ask a question. An example of an interrogative sentence is “Is supper ready yet?”

Imperative Sentences Imperative sentences are sentences that make a command. An example of an imperative sentence is “Take the trash out, please.”

Exclamatory Sentences Exclamatory sentences are sentences that are said with emotion, such as anger or surprise. An example of an exclamatory sentence is “Look at that huge animal!”

Let’s Review the Sentences! Read the sentence. I have a new bicycle. Which kind of sentence is this? Exclamatory Interrogative Imperative Declarative

OOPS! Remember, a declarative sentence tells. An interrogative sentence asks. An imperative sentence gives a command. An exclamatory sentence has a lot of emotion. Try again.

Super Duper Job! Now, let’s try a new sentence.

What kind of sentence is this? Jim, walk the dog before supper. Exclamatory Interrogative Imperative Declarative Exclamatory Interrogative Imperative Declarative

OOPS! Remember, a declarative sentence tells. An interrogative sentence asks. An imperative sentence gives a command. An exclamatory sentence has a lot of emotion. Try again.

Super Duper Job! Now, let’s try a new sentence.

Read the sentence! Oh my, look at that huge snake! This sentence is Exclamatory Interrogative Imperative Declarative

OOPS! Remember, a declarative sentence tells. An interrogative sentence asks. An imperative sentence gives a command. An exclamatory sentence has a lot of emotion. Try again.

Super Duper Job! Now, let’s try a new sentence.

One more! The sentence, Will you take me swimming today? Is: Exclamatory Interrogative Imperative Declarative

OOPS! Remember, a declarative sentence tells. An interrogative sentence asks. An imperative sentence gives a command. An exclamatory sentence has a lot of emotion. Try again.

Super Duper Job! Now, let’s try a new sentence.

Now you have completed your review of sentences. Super duper job!