Types of Sentences

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What is a command sentence?

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A command sentence tells someone to do something. It often starts with a verb and ends with a period. Example: 'Close the door.'

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What is a question sentence?

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A question sentence asks something and usually starts with words like who, what, where, when, why, or how. It ends with a question mark. Example: 'What is your name?'

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What is an exclamation sentence?

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An exclamation sentence shows strong feeling or emotion. It ends with an exclamation mark. Example: 'Wow, that’s amazing!'

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What is a statement sentence?

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A statement sentence gives information or expresses an idea. It ends with a period. Example: 'The sky is blue.'

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How do you fix a run-on sentence?

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To fix a run-on sentence, you can separate it into two sentences or use a conjunction. Example: 'I like ice cream. I like cake.'

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What punctuation do command sentences end with?

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Command sentences end with a period.

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What punctuation do question sentences end with?

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Question sentences end with a question mark.

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What punctuation do exclamation sentences end with?

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Exclamation sentences end with an exclamation mark.

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Can a sentence be both a statement and a question?

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No, a sentence can only be one type at a time.

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What is an example of a command sentence?

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An example of a command sentence is 'Please sit down.'