Declarati

ve

or

Interrogat
ive

Sentences

What is a
declarative sentence?
A declarative sentence states an
idea or provides information.
A declarative sentence does not give
a command, nor does it ask a question.
A declarative sentence ends in a
period.

Examples of
declarative sentences
Jenny
She
It

planted a seed.

gave it water.

sat in the sunshine.

The

plant began to grow.

The

leaves grew large.

flower opened.

What is an
interrogative sentence?
An interrogative sentence asks
questions.
An interrogative typically begins with
a question word such as who, what,
where, when, why, how, are, is, do, can,

will, or would.
A interrogative sentence ends in a
question mark.

Examples of
interrogative sentences
Do you
know what
kind of
animal I
am?
When are we
eating lunch?
What is
your
favorite
flavor of
ice cream?

Quiz

Identify the type of sentence

and the ending punctuation

Where are we going

Declarative

Interrogative

period

question mark

Wrong Answer

Go Back

Correct
Where are we going
This sentence is an interrogative, so it gets a question mark.

We are going to the store

Declarative

Interrogative

period

question mark

Wrong Answer

Go Back

Correct
We are going to the store
This sentence is a declarative, so it gets a period.

When will we get there

Declarative

Interrogative

period

question mark

Wrong Answer

Go Back

Correct
When will we get there
This sentence is an interrogative, so it gets a question mark.

Well get there when we get there

Declarative

Interrogative

period

question mark

Wrong Answer

Go Back

Correct
Well get there when
we get there
This sentence is a declarative, so it gets a period.

Summary
A declarative sentence states an
idea or provides information. It
does not give a command, nor does
it ask a question, and it ends in a
period.
An interrogative sentence asks
questions and ends in a question
mark.

Exclamato
ry

or

Imperativ
e

Sentences

What is an
exclamatory sentence?
An exclamatory sentence shows
strong feelings and excitement.
An exclamatory sentence ends in
an exclamation mark.

Examples of
exclamatory sentences
What
Our
We
No
We

a game that was!

team is great!
won in the last minute!

one can beat us!

are the best!

What is an
imperative sentence?
An imperative sentence gives a
command.
An imperative sentence ends in a
period.

Examples of
imperative sentences
Please

take your seats.

Get

out your language books.

Get

out a pencil and paper.

Turn

to page 7.

Complete

problems 11-25.

Quiz

Identify the type of sentence

and the ending punctuation.

That car is going to crash

Imperative

Exclamatory

period

exclamation mark

Wrong Answer

Go Back

Correct
That car is going to crash
This sentence is exclamatory, so it gets an exclamatory mark.

Please wash the dishes

Imperative

Exclamatory

period

exclamation mark

Wrong Answer

Go Back

Correct
Please wash the dishes
This sentence is an imperative, so it gets a period.

You look great

Imperative

Exclamatory

period

exclamation mark

Wrong Answer

Go Back

Correct
You look great
This sentence is excalmatory, so it gets an exclamation mark.

Put your books away

Imperative

Exclamatory

period

exclamation mark

Wrong Answer

Go Back

Correct
Put your books away
This sentence is an imperative, so it gets a period.

Summary
An exclamatory sentence shows
strong feelings and excitement.
It ends in an exclamation mark.
An imperative sentence gives a
command. It ends in a period.