KINDS OF SENTENCES

THERE ARE FOUR DIFFERENT

KINDS OF SENTENCES.

“I DIE” FOR SENTENCES

•I (Interrogative)

•D (Declarative)

•I (Imperative)

•E (Exclamatory)

OROR

INTERROGATIVE SENTENCEAn 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?

DECLARATIVE SENTENCEA declarative sentence makes a statement. It ends with a period.He likes pepperoni pizza.The umbrella is green.Mrs. Smith is a teacher.

IMPERATIVE SENTENCEAn imperative sentence gives a command. It ends with a period.Go to your room.Throw me the ball.Bob, please close the door.

EXCLAMATORY SENTENCEAn exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling. It ends with an exclamation point.Hooray!Wow! That’s great news!

PRACTICE TIMESEE 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

WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS THIS?What big muscles you have!

EXCLAMATORY –BECAUSE THE

SENTENCE SHOWS

STRONG FEELING