Types of Sentences Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of sentences discussed?

• Interrogative

• Imperative

• Declarative

• Conditional

What punctuation mark typically ends a declarative sentence?

• Exclamation mark

• Period

• Question mark

• Comma

Which sentence is an example of a declarative sentence?

• Close the door.

• The sky is blue.

• Wow, that's amazing!

• What time is it?

What is the primary purpose of an imperative sentence?

• To ask a question

• To express strong emotion

• To give a command or request

• To provide information

Which punctuation mark can end an imperative sentence depending on the emotion conveyed?

• Comma

• Question mark

• Period

• Exclamation mark

What type of sentence is used to ask for information?

• Exclamatory

• Imperative

• Declarative

• Interrogative

Which punctuation mark is used at the end of an interrogative sentence?

• Question mark

• Exclamation mark

• Period

• Semicolon

What distinguishes an exclamatory sentence from a declarative sentence?

• It provides information

• It expresses strong emotion

• It gives a command

• It asks a question

Which sentence is an example of an exclamatory sentence?

• How beautiful the sunset is!

• The cat is sleeping.

• Is it raining?

• Please pass the salt.

What should you check to determine if a sentence is exclamatory or declarative?

• The subject

• The ending punctuation

• The first word

• The verb tense