The Four Types of Sentences

1. The Four Types of
Sentences
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory

2. Declarative Sentence
 A declarative sentence is a sentence that makes a statement. This kind of
sentence used to share information it can be opinion or a fact and it ends
with a period (.).
Example:
The dog in my neighbour’s house is
barking.

3. Imperative Sentence
 An imperative sentence is a type of sentence that expresses a command, an order
or a request. Imperative sentence may end with a period (.) or an exclamation
point (!).
Example:
o “Please, wash your hands before you eat.”
o “Be quiet and behave, please.”

4. Interrogative Sentence
 An interrogative sentence is a sentence that asks a question, as opposed to
sentence that make a statement. This type of sentence often begins with what,
where, when, whom, who, how, and why. Interrogative sentence ends with a
question mark (?).
Example:
o Where are you going?
o When is the birthday of your younger sister?
o Why do birds suddenly appear?

5. Exclamatory Sentence
 An exclamatory sentence is a sentence that expresses strong emotions and feelings
such as anger, happiness, excitement, and surprises and it ends with an
exclamation point (!).
Example:
o We won the game!
o I am so mad at her!
o You really came back for us!

6. QUIZ TIME!!
Direction:
On a ¼ sheet of paper, write the correct answer if it is a declarative, imperative,
interrogative, or exclamatory sentence. Answer directly.
1. What a funny expression he has!
2. Wait! Don’t run.
3. The flowers are beautiful.
4. Am I that ugly?
5. Where did Teddy go?
6. How much you spend today’s shopping?
7. She lied to me!
8. You are adorable.
9. Please close the door when you leave.
10. Hurry up! The rain is coming.

7. ASSIGNMENT:
On 1 whole sheet of paper, construct a short story or
conversation either personal experiences or not by using the
four types of sentences and make sure the correct punctuation
marks.