Understanding Sentence Types in English

Which of the following is NOT a type of sentence by purpose?

• Complex

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

• Declarative

What punctuation mark typically ends a declarative sentence?

• Comma

• Period

• Question mark

• Exclamation mark

Which sentence is an example of an interrogative sentence?

• What a beautiful day!

• Please close the door.

• Can you help me?

• The sky is blue.

Which sentence type often starts with a question word?

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

• Declarative

• Imperative

What is the primary function of an imperative sentence?

• To state a fact

• To give a command or request

• To express a strong emotion

• To ask a question

What is a common feature of imperative sentences?

• They express emotions.

• They give commands.

• They ask questions.

• They express opinions.

Which of the following sentences is exclamatory?

• The book is on the table.

• What a surprise!

• Please pass the salt.

• Is it raining?

What punctuation is used at the end of an exclamatory sentence?

• Period

• Question mark

• Semicolon

• Exclamation mark

Which sentence type is used to express strong emotions?

• Exclamatory

• Declarative

• Interrogative

• Imperative

What is the difference between imperative and exclamatory sentences?

• Imperative sentences give commands, exclamatory sentences express emotions.

• Imperative sentences state facts, exclamatory sentences ask questions.

• Imperative sentences ask questions, exclamatory sentences state facts.

• Imperative sentences express emotions, exclamatory sentences give commands.