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Sentences types introduction

lesson

by mrs. avery davis


Why are there different types of
sentences?

Different sentence types help a


reader identify the purpose and
intent behind the sentence.
When you are reading, the
sentence types and their
correlating punctuation help
you understand how things
are being said.
DeclarATIVE SENTENCES

PURPOSE EXAMPLE
A declarative sentence I like dogs.
is a statement intended
to give us information. It The character is wearing
is the most common a green shirt.
type of sentence. It ends
with a period. I did not bring a pencil.
interrogative SENTENCES

PURPOSE EXAMPLE
Do you like dogs?
A interrogative sentence
asks a question.
What color shirt is the
Interrogative sentences
character wearing?
end with a question
mark.
Can I borrow a pencil?
DeclarATIVE SENTENCES

PURPOSE EXAMPLE
A declarative sentence I like dogs.
is a statement intended
to give us information. It The character is wearing
is the most common a green shirt.
type of sentence. It ends
with a period. I did not bring a pencil.
imperATIVE SENTENCES

PURPOSE EXAMPLE
An imperative sentence Go get the dog, now!
gives a command and
instructs someone to do Go put on a pink shirt.
something. They can
end with a period or an Please get your pencils
exclamation point. out.
exclamatory SENTENCES

PURPOSE EXAMPLE
An exclamatory sentence I lost my dog!
expresses strong
emotions like anger, I can't believe you
excitement, and surprise. stained my shirt!
They always end with an
exclamation point. I broke my pencil!
review
Turn to a partner and review the 4 types of sentences.

1.Declarative
2.Interrogative
3.Imperative
4.Exclamatory
review
Raise your hand and give an example of a
declarative, interrogative, imperative, or
exclamatory sentence.

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