4 Types of Sentences

There are four types of sentences.

• Declarative – makes a statement – Example: I like chocolate.
• Interrogative – asks a question – Example: Do you like chocolate?
• Imperative – gives a command – Example: Give me the chocolate.
• Exclamatory – shows strong emotion – Example: I love chocolate!

Identify each type of sentence, and add the correct punctuation at the end.

1. Would you like paper or plastic
2. Toast is better with butter
3. That is amazing
4. Stay inside during the storm
5. Start baking the cake at 5:00
6. Who is your favorite musician
7. Don’t walk so close to the edge
8. Spanish is my first language
9. What time does the bell ring
10. For vacation I went to the beach
11. People should wash their hands often
12. Look out for the car
13. Is there something I can help you with
14. Go upstairs and finish your homework
15. I love my new necklace
16. I am leaving at noon
17. How long was the movie
18. Hand me the remote control
19. Did you ask your mother before you left
20. Brush your teeth

Answers

1. Interrogative (?)
2. Declarative (.)
3. Exclamatory (!)
4. Imperative (.)
5. Imperative (.)
6. Interrogative (?)
7. Exclamatory (!)
8. Declarative (.)
9. Interrogative (?)
10. Declarative (.)
11. Declarative (.)
12. Exclamatory (!)
13. Interrogative (?)
14. Imperative (.)
15. Exclamatory (!)
16. Declarative (.)
17. Interrogative (?)
18. Imperative (.)
19. Interrogative (?)
20. Imperative (.)

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