4 Types of Sentences

Front

What is a declarative sentence?

Back

A declarative sentence is a general statement that provides information or expresses an idea.

Front

What is an exclamatory sentence?

Back

An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion or excitement, often ending with an exclamation mark.

Front

What is an imperative sentence?

Back

An imperative sentence gives a command or instruction.

Front

What is an interrogative sentence?

Back

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

Front

Example of a declarative sentence.

Back

My favorite color is blue.

Front

Example of an exclamatory sentence.

Back

Happy birthday, Lilah!

Front

Example of an imperative sentence.

Back

Walk in the hallway going to lunch.

Front

Example of an interrogative sentence.

Back

Can I read at my table?

Front

How do you identify a declarative sentence?

Back

A declarative sentence states a fact or opinion and does not ask a question.

Front

How do you identify an exclamatory sentence?

Back

An exclamatory sentence shows excitement and ends with an exclamation mark.