The Four Basic Sentence Types - Writing Revolution

The Four Basic Sentence Types

Declarative Sentence (statement)

Imperative Sentence (command)

Exclamatory Sentence (exclamation)

Interrogative Sentence (question)

Declarative Sentence (statement)

A Declarative sentence is the most common type of sentence; a statement of an idea or argument

Example: Percy Jackson is a student at Yancy Academy.
Example: Elephants are mammals and are commonly found in Africa.
Example: Ireland, located in Europe, is chock-full of rich forestry.

Imperative Sentence (command)

An imperative sentence (command) gives advice or instructions or expresses a request or command.

Example: Join Percy on his quest.
Example: Photograph the elephants in their natural habitat.
Example: Enjoy traditional Irish music.

Interrogative Sentence (question)

An interrogative sentence (question) asks a question and always ends with a question mark

Example: Will Percy ever see his mother again?
Example: How can we help with elephant conservation?
Example: What is your favorite Irish tradition?

Exclamatory Sentence (exclamation)

An exclamatory sentence (exclamation) expresses force or a strong emotion and ends with an exclamation point

Example: In order to save Grover and himself, Percy stabbed the minotaur below the rib cage!
Example: Let's give the elephant a bath!
Example: Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence type:
I don't want to go.

• declarative (statement)

• imperative (command)

• interrogative (question)

• exclamatory (exclamation)

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence type:
Do you want to go?

• declarative (statement)

• imperative (command)

• interrogative (question)

• exclamatory (exclamation)

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence type:
I'm not going!

• declarative (statement)

• imperative (command)

• interrogative (question)

• exclamatory (exclamation)

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence type:
Go now.

• declarative (statement)

• imperative (command)

• interrogative (question)

• exclamatory (exclamation)

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence type:
What an exciting adventure Percy embarks on on his way to Camp Half Blood!

• declarative (statement)

• imperative (command)

• interrogative (question)

• exclamatory (exclamation)

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence type:
Does Percy face numerous challenges and battles throughout his quest in "The Lightning Thief"?

• declarative (statement)

• imperative (command)

• interrogative (question)

• exclamatory (exclamation)

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence type:
Analyze the character development of Percy Jackson as he faces his fears.

• declarative (statement)

• imperative (command)

• interrogative (question)

• exclamatory (exclamation)

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence type:
As Percy navigates the challenges of Camp Half-Blood, he uncovers hidden truths about his past.

• declarative (statement)

• imperative (command)

• interrogative (question)

• exclamatory (exclamation)