Types of Sentences

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion. It ends with a period. Example: 'My favorite season is fall.'

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question mark. Example: 'Do you think I can make the team?'

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or request. It can end with a period or an exclamation mark. Example: 'Please help me with my homework.'

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion. It ends with an exclamation mark. Example: 'What a beautiful day!'

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How do you identify a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence states a fact or opinion and always ends with a period.

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How do you identify an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question and always ends with a question mark.

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How do you identify an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or request and can end with a period or an exclamation mark.

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How do you identify an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence shows strong feelings and ends with an exclamation mark.

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What punctuation marks do declarative sentences use?

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Declarative sentences use a period (.) at the end.

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What punctuation marks do interrogative sentences use?

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Interrogative sentences use a question mark (?) at the end.