Types of SentencesTypes of Sentences
What are the 4 types of
sentences?
• Declarative
• Interrogative
• Imperative
• Exclamatory
Declarative Sentences
• These are the most important types
of sentences.
• These sentences will tell you facts,
opinions, and other statements.
• This type of sentence will end with a
period.
Example Declarative
Sentences
• The sky is blue.
• I am a third grade student.
• We will go to the movies tomorrow.
• He is a great reader.
• We have a program in the morning.
• Our class is having a party on Friday!
Interrogative Sentences
• An interrogative sentences asks a
question.
• This type of sentence is usually
asked directly to someone.
• This type of sentence ends with a
question mark.
Examples of
Interrogative Sentences
• Can you repeat the question?
• Are we going to have recess today?
• What is your favorite movie?
• How do you answer this question?
• Do you have an extra pencil?
Imperative Sentences
• An imperative sentence gives a
command or request.
• This type of sentence is used when
you order a person to do something
or ask a request or favor.
• This type of sentence ends either
with a period or question mark.
Examples of
Imperative Sentences
• As Command:
– Get the flag quickly.
– Keep off the grass.
• As Request:
– Can you help me find my shoes?
– Please return to your seats.
Exclamatory Sentences
• This is a sentence that has very
strong emotion or surprise.
• Exclamatory sentences express the
intense feelings of a person.
• This type of sentence ends with an
exclamation point. (!)
Examples of Exclamatory
Sentences
• What a beautiful day!
• I am angry!
• You did a great job!
• I love the color of your room!
• You won the prize!
• That is a huge whale!
Let’s Identify the Three
Types of Sentences
•I am a third grade
teacher.
Answer
•Declarative
Sentence
Identify this Sentence
•Who is your
teacher?
Answer
•Interrogative
Sentence
Identify this Sentence
•Please deliver this
to Mrs. De
Guzman.
Answer
•Imperative
Sentence
Identify this Sentence
•We won the
prize!
Answer
•Exclamatory
Sentence

Grade 3 - Types of Sentences