Types of Sentences

Sentences are the fundamental units of written and spoken language. They express complete thoughts. There are four main types of sentences in English. Let’s learn about the different types of sentences in a way that’s fun and easy for kids.

The following diagram gives the four types of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamatory. Scroll down the page for more examples.

 

1. Declarative (Telling Sentences):
   What they do: Telling sentences tell us something. They give information or state a fact.
   How to spot them: They end with a period (.).
   

Examples:
The dog barks.
I like ice cream.
My favorite color is blue.
The sun is shining.
Activity: Have kids tell you simple facts about themselves, their toys, or their surroundings.

2. Interrogative (Asking Sentences):
   What they do: Asking sentences ask a question. They want to know something.
   How to spot them: They end with a question mark (?).
   

Examples:
What is your name?
Where are you going?
Do you like to play?
Is it raining outside?
Activity: Play a question-and-answer game. Ask simple questions like “What color is your shirt?” or “What is your favorite animal?”

3. Imperative (Ordering Sentences):
   What they do: Ordering sentences tell someone to do something. They give commands or instructions. Sometimes they are requests.
   How to spot them: They often start with a verb (an action word). They usually end with a period (.), but can also end with an exclamation point (!) if it’s a strong command.
   

Examples:
Close the door.
Please sit down.
Wash your hands!
Be careful!
Activity: Play “Simon Says,” which uses ordering sentences.

4. Exclamatory (Exciting Sentences):
   What they do: Exciting sentences show strong feelings like surprise, excitement, or anger.
   How to spot them: They end with an exclamation point (!).
   

Examples:
Wow! That’s amazing!
What a big dog!
Ouch! That hurts!
I won the game!
Activity: Have kids express different emotions using exclamatory sentences. “I’m so happy!” “I’m so surprised!"

The Sentence Song
Learn about Capital letters and punctuation (using a period, question mark, and exclamation mark).

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4 Types of Sentences for Kids
Learn about the 4 types of sentences in this video for kids! You’ll discover the difference between interrogative, exclamatory, declarative, and imperative sentences!

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Sentence Types For Kids!
Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, and Exclamatory

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Learning Phonics

Short Vowels
Short A	Short E	Short I
Short O	Short U	Short Vowels

Long Vowels
Long A	Long E	Long I
Long O	Long U	Y (vowel)
Long Vowels	Short, Long Vowels	Rhyming Words

Short & Long Vowels
Short & Long A	Short & Long E	Short & Long I
Short & Long O	Short & Long U	Short I & Long E

Consonant Sounds
B Sound	Hard C	Soft C
D Sound	F Sound	Hard G
Soft G	H Sound	J Sound
K Sound	L Sound	M Sound
N Sound	P Sound	Q Sound
P Sound	S Sound	T Sound
V Sound	W Sound	X Sound
Y Sound	Z Sound	S & Z Sounds

The following printable worksheets can be used to practice writing CVC words while reinforcing reading.

Free Printable Worksheets (CVC Words)
Set 1 Match CVC Words Write CVC Words Match & Write Spell CVC Words Sort CVC Words	Set 2 Match CVC Words Write CVC Words Spell CVC Words Sort CVC Words Match Phrases
Set 3 Match CVC Words Write CVC Words Spell CVC Words Sort CVC Words Match Phrases	CVC, CCVC or CVCC Match Words Write Words

Consonant Digraphs
CH Sound	SH Sound	Soft TH
Hard TH	WH Sound	PH Sound
GH Sound	NG Sound	Consonant Digraphs

Free Printable Worksheets for Consonant Digraphs

These worksheets focus on the consonant digraphs: ch, sh, th, qu and ng.

Printable Worksheets (Consonant Digraphs)
Learning "ch"	Learning "sh"
Learning "th"	Learning "qu"
Learning "ng"

Free Printable Worksheets for Digraphs

Printable Worksheets (EE, OO, OU, OI, AW)
EE Words	OO Words
OI Words	AW Words

Consonant Blends
BL Sound	CL Sound	FL Sound
GL Sound	PL Sound	SL Sound
BR Sound	CR Sound	DR Sound
FR Sound	GR Sound	PR Sound
TR Sound	SK Sound	SN Sound
SP Sound	ST Sound
3-letter Blends Str, Spr, Scr, Str, Shr, Spl, Thr	Ending Blends Nd, Nt, Nk, St, Ft, Lp, Ld, Lt, Mp, Sk

Types of Verbs
Action Verbs
Is, Am, Are
Has, Have

Spelling Rules for Verbs
Adding -ed
Irregular Verbs
Adding -ing

Others
Rhyming Words
Sentence Types
Contractions
Possessive Nouns

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