Kinds of Sentences NSP COLLEGE OF
There are four different kinds of sentences.
Declarative Sentence A declarative sentence makes a statement. It ends with a period. He likes pepperoni pizza. The umbrella is green. Mrs. Smith is a teacher.
Interrogative Sentence An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question mark. Do you like pepperoni pizza? Have you seen my umbrella? Who is your teacher?
Wh Questions: Question words ask about What/ Which a thing Ex. What is your favourite pastime? Which is your bag?
Question words ask about Where a place Ex. Where do you come from? Wh Questions:
Question words ask about Who a person Ex. Who is your favourite singer ? Wh Questions:
Question words ask about When the time Ex. When do you get up everyday? Wh Questions:
Question words ask about How the way you do sth Ex. How do you go to school? Wh Questions:
Question words ask about Why the reason Ex. Why are you late for school ? Wh Questions:
*Notes: -“what” many possible answers Ex. What’s your favourite colour ? - “which” only a few possible answers Ex. Which do you prefer, black or white ?
Exclamatory Sentence An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling. It ends with an exclamation point. Hooray! Wow! That’s great news!
Examples of exclamatory sentences What a game that was! Our team is great! We won in the last minute! No one can beat us! We are the best!
Imperative Sentence An imperative sentence gives a command. It ends with a period. Go to your room. Throw me the ball. Bob, please close the door.
Please take your seats. Get out your language books. Get out a pencil and paper. Turn to page 7.
Practice Time See if you can correctly identify the following kinds of sentences.
What kind of sentence is this? Are you going to the movies tonight?
Interrogative – because the sentence asks a question
What kind of sentence is this? What a great movie that was!
Exclamatory – because the sentence shows strong feeling
What kind of sentence is this? There are many different kinds of animals at the zoo.
Declarative – because the sentence makes a statement
What kind of sentence is this? “Open to Chapter 5 of your math book.”
Imperative – because the sentence gives a command
What kind of sentence is this? Bob has an iPod.
Declarative – because the sentence makes a statement
What kind of sentence is this? Be careful with your iPod.
Imperative – because the sentence gives a command
What kind of sentence is this? iPods are amazing!
Exclamatory – because the sentence shows strong feeling
What kind of sentence is this? Do you have an iPod?
Interrogative – because the sentence asks a question
What kind of sentence is this? Please pass the salt and pepper.
Imperative – because the sentence gives a command
What kind of sentence is this? It is sunny outside.
Declarative – because the sentence makes a statement
What kind of sentence is this? Are you planning to travel during your vacation?
Interrogative – because the sentence asks a question
What kind of sentence is this? What a beautiful day!
Exclamatory – because the sentence shows strong feeling
What kind of sentence is this? Would you like to go to the beach with me?
Interrogative – because the sentence asks a question
What kind of sentence is this? Bring your hat and sunblock with you to the beach.
Imperative – because the sentence gives a command
What kind of sentence is this? Wow! What a play!
Exclamatory – because the sentence shows strong feeling
What kind of sentence is this? The student went to the store to buy some candy.
Declarative – because the sentence makes a statement
What kind of sentence is this? What is your favorite food?
Interrogative – because the sentence asks a question
What kind of sentence is this? Don’t forget to study for the test.
Imperative – because the sentence gives a command
What kind of sentence is this? This is the last practice sentence.
Declarative – because the sentence makes a statement
Check your Understanding
1. _________________ do you work? 2. _________________ were you talking to yesterday? 3. _________________ ’s going on? 4. _________________ are you still in bed at four in the afternoon? 5. _________________ is your birthday? 6. _________________ did the builders get here?
7. _________________ did you put my magazine? 8. _________________ is the oldest person in this room? 9. _________________ are you going to tidy up your room? 10. _________________ is there a scratch on my new car? 11. _________________ is your sister’s occupation? 12. _________________ should I talk to about my wages?
Complete the questions with do or does she take her gog for a walk in the morning? your friend Paul work in the shop over there? they know the answers to the exam? your parents know that you smoke? Bill teach maths? 6. Where your sister live? 7. What time the lessons finish? you go to the coast in summer? it rain very often in Ireland? 10. Why they ask so many questions in class?