Kinds of Sentences

What kind of sentence is shown below?

Our bearded dragon is named Jack.

• Declarative

• Imperative

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

Answer explanation

This sentence states the name of our pet dragon. It declares it by giving information. It is declarative.

And did you know that bearded dragons are called the King of Chill?

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

What kind of sentence is shown below?

Have you ever held a bearded dragon?

• Declarative

• Imperative

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

Answer explanation

This asks a questions, so it is an interrogative.

Did you know that bearded dragons are super tiny when they are babies?

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

What kind of sentence is shown below?

They're SOOOO cute!

• Declarative

• Imperative

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

Answer explanation

This shows an outburst of emotion for the friendly beardie in the photo. (Yes, they are called Beardies :)

Did you know that they are very friendly?

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

What kind of sentence is shown below?

Be careful when you hold a baby bearded dragon.

• Declarative

• Imperative

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

Answer explanation

This sentence tells you to "be careful," so it's telling you what to do. It is imperative.

They are very delicate when they are little.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

What kind of sentence is shown below?

Do you think you will ever own one?

• Declarative

• Imperative

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

Answer explanation

This one asks a question, so it's an interrogative.

They are very good sports. :)

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

What kind of sentence is shown below?

They can even go on a leash.

• Declarative

• Imperative

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

Answer explanation

This one states the fact that they can go on a leash. It is a declarative.

Bet you didn't know that, did you?

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

What kind of sentence is shown below?

Be sure to spend time with one when you can.

• Declarative

• Imperative

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

Answer explanation

This one tells you to do something to "be sure to," so this one is imperative.

Beardies really are quite beautiful.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

What kind of sentence is shown below?

I want one!

• Declarative

• Imperative

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

Answer explanation

This one shows out outburst of emotion for wanting one. It is exclamatory.

They are so adorable when they are little and asleep!

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D