Sentence Types
Sentence Types
Sentence Types
lesson
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.