Types of sentences

1. The Four Kinds of Sentences

2. Interrogative
Exclamatory
Imperative
Declarative
The Four Kinds
of Sentences

3. Let’s start with the Declarative
Sentence.
A declarative sentence tells something.
It ends with a period.
John and Stephanie whisper about the
surprise party for Tyra.
It ends in a
period.
This sentence TELLS
about John and
Stephanie.

4. Let’s start with the Declarative
Sentence.
A declarative sentence tells something.
It ends with a period.
How clever of James to come up with such a
unique rescue plan.
Again, it ends in a
period.
This sentence TELLS
someone’s opinion
about James’ rescue
plan.

5. Now let’s talk about the
Interrogative Sentence.
An interrogative sentence asks a
question. It ends with a question
mark.
Would you like some cookies?
Notice how it
ends with a
question mark.
This sentence ASKS if
you want cookies.

6. The Imperative Sentence.
An imperative sentence gives an order.
It ends with a period OR an
exclamation point.
Go walk the dog.
Notice how it
ends with a
period.
This sentence TELLS
you to do something.

7. The Imperative Sentence.
An imperative sentence gives an order.
It ends with a period OR an
exclamation point.
Get out there and walk the dog!
Notice how it ends with an
exclamation point. This tells us the
speaker REALLY wants the dog
walked!
Again, this sentence
TELLS you to do
something.

8. And last, but not least, the
Exclamatory Sentence.
An exclamatory sentence expresses
strong feelings. It ends with an
exclamation point.
My birthday party is tomorrow!
It does this by ending the
sentence with an exclamation
point.
This sentence SHOWS you
how excited the speaker is .

9. And last, but not least, the
Exclamatory Sentence.
An exclamatory sentence expresses
strong feelings. It ends with an
exclamation point.
Mom! Trevor’s chasing Amy with water
balloons!
The sentence’s punctuation
tells you how to read the
sentence .

10. And last, but not least, the
Exclamatory Sentence.
An exclamatory sentence expresses
strong feelings. It ends with an
exclamation point.
Get out there and walk the dog!
It does this by ending the sentence
with an exclamation point. This
sentence is BOTH imperative and
exclamatory!
Coming back to this
sentence, we notice that it
is an imperative sentence
that expresses strong
feelings .

11. Now it’s your turn!
Remember the
four kinds of
sentences and
don’t forget that
imperative
sentences can
end two ways!