Types of Sentences

Types of Sentences

There are four types:
1. declarative
2. interrogative
3. imperative
4. exclamatory

Declarative sentences:
- make a statement
- end in a period
- do not ask a question or demand
Example: The sky is blue.

Multiple Choice

Which one is declarative?

• You are here.

• Where are you?

• Come here.

• Don't go there!

Interrogative sentences:
- ask a question
- end with a question mark
- remind us of the word "interrogate"
Example: Is the sky blue?

Multiple Choice

Which is the interrogative sentence?

• I hate onions.

• Do you like onions?

• Don't eat onions.

• Onions are the best!

Imperative sentences:
- make a demand
- end in a period
- the demand can be polite or forceful
Example: Tell me what color the sky is.

Multiple Choice

Wi is the imperative sentence?

• Is your dog howling?

• Dogs howl.

• I'm scared of the howling!

• Tell your dog to stop howling.

Exclamatory sentences:
- exclaim or shout something
- end with an exclamation point !
- They can be angry, happy, excited or scared!
Example: The sky is falling!

Multiple Choice

Which one is exclamatory?

• Purple is the best.

• Is purple the best?

• Purple is the best color ever!

• Don't use the purple crayon.

Sentences must have a subject and verb and present a complete idea. If a sentence is lacking one of those things, it is called a FRAGMENT.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence in the fragment?

• Please later.

• Please call me later.

• Call me later.

• You can call me.

Sentences need punctuation at the end so that they don't run into one another. A sentence that is lacking punctuation, or is too long is called a RUN - ON SENTENCE.

Multiple Choice

Find the run-on sentence.

• I really like to eat apples, bananas, and kiwi, but I also like vegetables.

• I really like to eat fruits and vegetables I also like meat and potatoes.

• Meat and potatoes are the best food ever, but I do enjoy fruit.

• Do you like meat, potatoes, fruit, and veggies?

The word independent means stand alone; doesn't need any help. Independent clauses in a sentence have subject, verb, and a complete thought.

Example: I have a blue car.

Dependent means to need help.
Dependent clauses are groups of words that need something else.

Example: When you return

This is missing information. When you return from where? This is a fragment.

Multiple Choice

Find the dependent clause that would be a fragment is left alone.

• Whenever I am lonely I pray.

• Whenever I am lonely I call a friend.

• Whenever I am lonely.

• I read a book whenever I am lonely.

It's time to open your workbook.
Complete pages 179- 180 (types of sentences)
Complete pages 183- 184 (fragments vs. Run ons)