Types of Sentences Quiz

What type of sentence is this? "The dog is sleeping on the couch."

• Interrogative

• Declarative

• Exclamatory

• Imperative

Answer explanation

The sentence "The dog is sleeping on the couch" states a fact and provides information. This makes it a declarative sentence, which is used to make statements, as opposed to asking questions or giving commands.

Which sentence is an interrogative sentence?

• "She enjoys reading books."

• "What time is it?"

• "I can't believe it's raining again!"

• "Close the door."

Answer explanation

An interrogative sentence asks a question. "What time is it?" is the only option that poses a question, while the others are statements or commands.

What punctuation mark ends an exclamatory sentence?

• Period (.)

• Question mark (?)

• Exclamation mark (!)

• Comma (,)

Answer explanation

An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion and always ends with an exclamation mark (!). This distinguishes it from declarative sentences, which end with a period (.) or interrogative sentences, which end with a question mark (?).

Which sentence is imperative?

• "Why is the sky blue?"

• "Please hand me the notebook."

• "The stars look beautiful tonight."

• "Wow, that's a big fish!"

Answer explanation

The imperative sentence gives a command or request. "Please hand me the notebook" is a request, while the other sentences ask questions or make statements.

Identify the type of sentence: "Can you help me with this math problem?"

• Declarative

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

• Imperative

Answer explanation

The sentence "Can you help me with this math problem?" asks a question, which makes it an interrogative sentence. Interrogative sentences are used to request information, distinguishing them from declarative, exclamatory, and imperative sentences.

What type of sentence expresses strong emotion?

• Declarative

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

• Imperative

Answer explanation

An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion, often using an exclamation mark. It conveys excitement, surprise, or other intense feelings, making it distinct from declarative, interrogative, and imperative sentences.

Which sentence is declarative?

• "Stop running in the hallway!"

• "How do plants grow?"

• "My favorite color is blue."

• "Watch out for the car!"

Answer explanation

The sentence "My favorite color is blue." is declarative because it makes a statement. The other options are either commands or questions, which do not declare information.

What is the punctuation for this imperative sentence? "Turn off the lights ___"

• Period (.)

• Exclamation mark (!)

• Question mark (?)

• Comma (,)

Answer explanation

The correct punctuation for the imperative sentence "Turn off the lights" is a period (.). This indicates a command or instruction without strong emotion, making the period the appropriate choice.

Which sentence is exclamatory?

• "What a beautiful day!"

• "Do you like ice cream?"

• "He walked to school this morning."

• "Take your seat."

Answer explanation

The exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion or excitement. "What a beautiful day!" conveys enthusiasm, while the other sentences are either questions or statements, lacking that emotional emphasis.

What type of sentence gives a command or request?

• Declarative

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

• Imperative

Answer explanation

An imperative sentence gives a command or request, instructing someone to do something. For example, 'Please close the door.' This distinguishes it from declarative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences.