Kinds of Sentences

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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?

Exclamatory Sentence
An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling. It ends with an exclamation point.
Hooray! Wow! Thats great news!

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.

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?

Dont 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

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