Lesson 1 Kinds of Sentences

There are 4 kinds of sentences! Click on one of the punctuation marks above.

A declarative sentence makes a statement. Example: We watched a movie about volcanoes. Declarative Sentence

A declarative sentence makes a statement.

Example: We watched a movie about volcanoes.

An interrogative sentence asks a question. Example: Have you ever seen a volcano? Interrogative sentence

An interrogative sentence asks a question.

Example: Have you ever seen a volcano?

An imperative sentence gives a command. Example: Stay away from the active volcanoes. Imperative sentence

An imperative sentence gives a command.

Example: Stay away from the active volcanoes.

An exclamatory sentence shows strong feelings. Example: Wow, the colors are so bright! Exclamatory sentence

An exclamatory sentence shows strong feelings.

Example: Wow, the colors are so bright!