Types of Sentences

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Language Arts
Creative Writing

Types of Sentences

Tr. K. Case Gordon

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Objectives

In this lesson we will:

Define the word sentence

Discuss the different types
of sentences

Identify different types of
sentences

Write different types of
sentences

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What is a sentence?

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Let’s define the word ‘sentence’!

A sentence is a group of words that expresses
a complete thought. All sentences begin with
a capital letter and end with a punctuation
mark (end mark). Different kinds of sentences
have different purposes.

Glencoe Language Arts: Grammar and Language Workbook - Grade 6

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​What types of sentences do you use when you write?

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Let’s explore the 4
types of sentences

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Here are 4 examples

A declarative sentence makes a complete statement. Such a sentence states a fact, offers an explanation, or gives information. It may therefore be referred to as a telling sentence. The declarative sentence ends with a period
(full stop).

Jesus is my King.

The Bible was written by
men who were inspired by
God.

My teacher is absent today.

My pet dog is sick.

Declarative Sentence

Multiple Choice

A declarative sentence makes a statement.

Which of these is a declarative sentence?

• Which is Kemya's house?

• Kemya, please come outside.

• Kemya will go grocery shopping today.

• Kemya, give me my phone back!

Multiple Choice

A declarative sentence makes a statement.

Which of these is a declarative sentence?

• My brother's name is Joshua.

• Is your brother's name Joshua?

• Please tell Joshua it's time for dinner.

• Joshua, give me my phone back!

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An interrogative sentence asks a question. It can be referred to as an asking sentence because it is usually used when information is being requested. This sentence ends with a question mark.

Is Jesus your King?

Who wrote the Bible?

Is your teacher absent
today?

How is your pet dog?

Interrogative Sentence

Multiple Choice

An interrogative sentence asks a question.

Which of these is an interrogative sentence?

• Israel left his lunch on the kitchen counter.

• Israel, please help me move these boxes.

• Is that Israel's jacket on the floor?

• Israel, get back in here!

Multiple Choice

An interrogative sentence asks a question.

Which of these is an interrogative sentence?

• Jordan is the fastest on the team.

• Jordan, run faster!

• Run faster, please.

• Did Jordan win the race?

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An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling. This type of sentence expresses surprise, joy, pain, or anger and can include interjections. An exclamatory sentence ends with an exclamation point.

Yes! God is awesome!

What a beautiful Bible!

Oh no, teacher is absent
again!

The dog is going to bite
you!

Exclamatory Sentence

Multiple Choice

An exclamatory sentence makes an exclamation.

Which of these is an exclamatory sentence?

• That's disgusting!

• Did you eat pizza for lunch?

• Ms, Elise, the cleaner, cleans up the cafeteria after each lunch period.

• Throw your trash away before you leave.

Multiple Choice

An exclamatory sentence makes an exclamation.

Which of these is an exclamatory sentence?

• Can I borrow $1 for a snack?

• That's my seat!

• Get out of my seat.

• Darian sits in the same seat every day at lunch.

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Can you praise our
awesome God with me.

Please pass me the Bible.

Please complete the work
your teacher assigned.

Come quickly, please!

Imperative Sentence

An imperative sentence is often called a command sentence. The imperative sentence does not only express a direct command but also expresses a request, an invitation, a warning, or an instruction. This type of sentence may end with a period or an exclamation point if the request is urgent.

Multiple Choice

An imperative sentence gives a command.

Which of these is an imperative sentence?

• Why have you ignored to my text message?

• Please send me a text message later.

• You didn't text me!

• Erica said she would text me later.

Multiple Choice

An imperative sentence gives a command.

Which of these is an imperative sentence?

• Come in.

• The principal announced the prize winners.

• Get away from me!

• Who wrote on the bathroom wall?

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Let's Reiterate!

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Kevlyne broke her Samsung tablet.​

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Buckle your seat belt.



This sentence is ​

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Did you see how David killed Goliath?



This sentence is ​

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At what time will we leave for church today?



This sentence is ​

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That's ridiculous!



This sentence is ​

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Marigot if the capital of French St. Martin.



This sentence is ​

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Hurry, we're late!



This sentence is ​

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Match

Match each type of sentence with the correct example.

• Declarative

• Interrogative

• Imperative

• Exclamatory

Christella brought in cupcakes for her birthday.

Did Gabriel get a new phone?

Brush your teeth and get to bed.

Don't hit the dog!

• Christella brought in cupcakes for her birthday.

• Did Gabriel get a new phone?

• Brush your teeth and get to bed.

• Don't hit the dog!

Match

Match each type of sentence with the correct example.

• Declarative

• Interrogative

• Imperative

• Exclamatory

My math teacher is awesome.

Does your math teacher give homework?

Please answer questions #1-5.

I l math!

• My math teacher is awesome.

• Does your math teacher give homework?

• Please answer questions #1-5.

• I l math!

Match

Match each type of sentence with the correct example.

• Declarative

• Interrogative

• Imperative

• Exclamatory

The St. Maarten SDA Netball Team won the championship.

Were yo at the netball finals?

Let's do to the netball match on Sunday.

Go netballers!

• The St. Maarten SDA Netball Team won the championship.

• Were yo at the netball finals?

• Let's do to the netball match on Sunday.

• Go netballers!

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You're annoying. ​

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Stop being so annoying. ​ ​

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You're the most annoying person I ever met! ​

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Are you aware that you're annoying? ​

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DECLARATIVE

IMPERATIVE

EXCLAMATORY

INTERROGATIVE

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Let's go! ​

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Do you want to leave soon? ​

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Excuse me. ​

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Anthony moved to St. Eustatius last year. ​

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EXCLAMATORY

INTERROGATIVE

IMPERATIVE

DECLARATIVE