THIRD GRADELANGUAGE ARTS

IDENTIFYING DECLARATIVE, INTERROGATIVE, AND EXCLAMATORY

SENTENCES BY RECOGNIZING APPROPRIATE END MARKS.

AMANDA CAROTHERS CI 100- CHILDERS

 

Different Types of Sentences

Standard

Standard 1.1 : Understand and be able to use complete and correct declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences in writing and speaking.

Different Kinds of Sentences

Sentences can be categorized into four different types. The different types of sentences are:

1. Declarative2. Interrogative 3. Imperative4. Exclamatory

Declarative Sentences

A declarative sentence makes a statement. A declarative sentence ends with a period.

Examples of Declarative Sentences:

- Tomorrow I will go to school.

- Yesterday I left school early.

Interrogative Sentences

An interrogative sentence asks a question. An interrogative sentence ends with a question mark.

Examples of Interrogative Sentences:

- What do you think I should wear to school today?

- Did you go to school yesterday?

Imperative Sentences

Imperative - An imperative sentence gives a command. An imperative sentence ends with a period.

Examples of Imperative Sentences

- Get my pencil from my desk.

- Leave that book in the library.

Exclamatory Sentences

Exclamatory - An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling. An exclamatory sentence ends with an exclamation mark.

Examples of Exclamatory Sentences

- Line up at the door!

- It is time for school!

Let’s Practice Together

What type of sentence is this?

I am a third grade teacher.

Answer

Declarative Sentence

Identify this Sentence

Who is your third grade teacher?

Answer

Interrogative Sentence

Identify this Sentence

Go get your backpack.

Answer

Imperative Sentence

Identify this Sentence

I have the best teacher!

Answer

Exclamatory Sentence

Identifying Sentence Practice

Now try to identify the following sentences on your own. The first one has been done for you.

1. Why do you believe that? Interrogative2. I want to know why you believe that.

___________3. Please accept my apology. __________4.Stop doing that now!____________

Check Your Answers

1. Why do you believe that? Interrogative2. I want to know why you believe that.

Declarative 3. Please accept my apology. Imperative4. Stop doing that now! Exclamatory