Types of Sentences Quiz

What is the definition of a declarative sentence?

• A sentence that asks a question.

• A sentence that makes a statement.

• A sentence that gives a command.

• A sentence that expresses strong emotion.

What do declarative sentences say something about?

• A question or command.

• A place, person, thing, or idea.

• An exclamation or wish.

• A request or suggestion.

What punctuation is used at the end of a declarative sentence?

• A question mark.

• An exclamation mark.

• A period.

• A comma.

What is an exclamatory sentence?

• A sentence that asks a question

• A sentence that makes a statement

• A sentence that gives a command

• A sentence that reveals urgency, strong surprise, or emotion

What punctuation mark is used in exclamatory sentences?

• Period

• Comma

• Exclamation point

• Question mark

What is the definition of an imperative sentence?

• A sentence that asks a question.

• A sentence that demands an action be performed.

• A sentence that expresses a strong feeling.

• A sentence that states a fact.

In imperative sentences, who is usually assumed to be the subject?

• He

• She

• You

• They

How are imperative sentences typically punctuated?

• With a question mark

• With a comma

• With a period or an exclamation mark

• With a semicolon

What punctuation mark can be used at the end of an imperative sentence besides a period?

• Question mark

• Exclamation mark

• Comma

• Colon

Which word is often assumed to be the subject in imperative sentences?

• I

• You

• We

• They