4 Types of Sentences

Front

You want to tell your friend she's making a poor choice and needs to change her risky behavior. What type of sentence should you use?

Back

imperative

Answer explanation

Imperative sentences give a command, instruction, or advice.

Front

Not a declarative sentence:

Back

Did you finish your homework?

Answer explanation

"Did you do your homework?"

is an example of an interrogative sentence.

Front

Not an imperative sentence:

Back

I can't believe we won!

Answer explanation

"I can't believe we won!"

is an example of an exclamatory sentence.

Front

Not an interrogative sentence:

Back

The Earth orbits the sun and the moon orbits the Earth.

Answer explanation

"The Earth orbits the sun and the moon orbits the Earth."

is an example of a declarative sentence.

Front

Not an exclamatory sentence:

Back

How did you know what to do?

Answer explanation

"How did you know what to do?"

is an example of an interrogative sentence.

Front

Type of sentence that makes statements, expresses facts, shares information, or explains something.

Back

Declarative

Front

Sentence type: These sentences ask questions.

Back

Interrogative

Front

Sentences that give commands or requests.

Back

Imperative

Front

Sentences expressing strong emotions or excitement.

Back

Exclamatory