Four Types of Sentences

A sentence that ___________ the reader something or gives information is also called a declarative sentence. It ends with a period.

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A sentence that asks a ____________ is also called an interrogative sentence. It ends with question mark.

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A sentence that gives a ___________ or request is also called an imperative sentence. It ends with a period.

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An exclamation shows excitement or strong feeling. It is also called an exclamatory sentence.

• True

• False

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"I can hardly wait!" What type of sentence is this?

• Telling

• Question

• Command

• Exclamation

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Which is a telling sentence?

• Collect the eggs from the hen house.

• Will the rancher let us milk the cows?

• Dad will help shear the sheep.

• How fuzzy and soft they look!

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What does an interrogative sentence end with?

• period (.)

• question mark (?)

• exclamation point (!)

• comma (,)

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"What a big, red wattle he has!"

What type of sentence is this?

• Telling

• Question

• Command

• Exclamation

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Which of these sentences gives a command or request?

• Do you like lamb chops?

• What a delicious treat goat's milk is!

• The sheep are safe in the sheepfold.

• Look at the turkey sitting on a nest.

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Which is a telling sentence?

• Close the sheep pen.

• Watch out for the goat's horns!

• They have soft, curly wool.

• Will coyotes bother the sheep?

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