Types Of Sentences
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In these lessons, we will learn what are the four types of sentence: declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory.
Sentences can be classified according to the purpose the sentence serves and the manner in which the thought is expressed.
Sentences may be classified as declarative, imperative, interrogative or exclamatory.
The following diagram gives a summary of the 4 types of sentences: Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, and Exclamatory. Scroll down the page for more examples, songs, and explanations.
Declarative / Assertive Sentence
A declarative or assertive sentence makes a statement, provides a fact, or offers an opinion.
It is the most common type of sentence and typically ends with a period (.).
Examples:
He sold cakes to the class.
No, I do not like to eat fish.
Imperative Sentence
An imperative sentence gives a command, makes a request, or offers advice.
The subject (you) is often implied rather than directly stated. It usually ends with a period (.). Very strong commands may be followed by an exclamation point (!).
Examples:
Go to your room now.
Stop!
Interrogative Sentence
An interrogative sentence asks a question.
It usually begins with a question word (who, what, where, when, why, how) or a helping verb (do, does, did, is, are, have, has, can, could, will, would, etc.) and always ends with a question mark (?).
Examples:
Have you ever seen a flying fish?
Would you like another piece of pie?
Exclamatory Sentence
An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion or excitement.
It conveys a sudden or forceful feeling and always ends with an exclamation mark (!).
Examples:
That sounds incredible!
I can’t believe that you didn’t show up!
The Sentence Song
This song and lesson will help students memorize the 4 types of English sentences: declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory.
Types Of Sentences Song
This is a rock video to help teach about the four basic types of sentences.
What Are The Kinds Of Sentences?
Declarative, Interrogative, Exclamatory, Imperative
A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period.
An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark.
An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling and ends with an exclamation point
An imperative sentence gives a command and usually ends with a period.
4 Kinds Of Sentence: Tutorial And Song
This video explains the four kinds of sentences: declarative, imperative interrogative, and exclamatory.
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