Types of Sentences

There are four main types of sentences:

1. Declarative Sentence: makes a statement

2. Interrogative Sentence: asks a question

3. Imperative Sentence: gives a command/request

4. Exclamatory Sentence: expresses emotion, surprise, strong feeling

A Declarative Sentence:

-makes a statement                                                                                                      

-ends with a period (.)

Examples: I am going to the store.

                   The sky is cloudy today.

                   Tonight's football game is at 7pm.

What is an imperative sentence?

An imperative sentence is a sentence that...

-gives a command and/or request

-ends with a period (.) OR an exclamation point (!)

**The subject in an imperative sentence - typically implied - is YOU

Examples: Be ready for practice at 5:30p.m.

                   Please clean your room.

                   Obey all traffic laws.

                  Drop and give me 20!

What's in a question? Let's take a loot at interrogative sentences to find out.

Interrogative Sentences:

-Ask a question

-End with a question mark (?)

Examples: Where are my socks?

                  Which is the fastest way to get to the mall?

                  Do you play the balalaika? 

Can you feel it? We're almost done! The excitement level is through the roof! Wow!!!!

Okay, here's a look:

Exclamatory Sentences:

-show or express strong emotion, feeling, and/or excitement

-end with an exclamation point (!)

Examples: I can't believe we just won that game!

                  The British are coming!

                 This is simply the best ice cream I've ever tasted!