The Four Kinds of The Four Kinds of SentencesSentences

Interrogative

Exclamatory

Imperative

Declarative

The Four Kinds of Sentences

Let’s start with the Let’s start with the Declarative Sentence.Declarative Sentence.

A declarative sentence tells something, it makes a statement.

It ends with a period.

John and Stephanie whisper about the surprise party for Tyra.

It ends in a period.

This sentence TELLS about John and Stephanie.

Let’s start with the Let’s start with the Declarative Sentence.Declarative Sentence.

A declarative sentence tells something, it makes a statement.

It ends with a period.

How clever of James to come up with such a unique rescue plan.

Again, it ends in a period.

This sentence TELLS someone’s

opinion about James’ rescue

plan.

Now let’s talk about the Now let’s talk about the Interrogative Sentence.Interrogative Sentence.

An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question

mark.

Would you like some cookies?

Notice how it ends with a

question mark.

This sentence ASKS if you want

cookies.

The Imperative The Imperative Sentence.Sentence.

An imperative sentence gives an order/command or makes a

request. It ends with a period OR an exclamation point.

Go walk the dog.

Notice how it ends with a

period.

This sentence TELLS you to do

something.

The Imperative The Imperative Sentence.Sentence.

An imperative sentence gives an order/command or makes a

request. It ends with a period OR an exclamation point.

Get out there and walk the dog!

Notice how it ends with an exclamation point. This tells

us the speaker REALLY wants the dog walked!

Again, this sentence TELLS

you to do something.

And last, but not least, And last, but not least, the Exclamatory the Exclamatory

Sentence.Sentence.An exclamatory sentence

expresses strong feelings. It ends with an exclamation point.

My birthday party is tomorrow!

It does this by ending the sentence with an exclamation point.

This sentence SHOWS you how excited the

speaker is .

And last, but not least, And last, but not least, the Exclamatory the Exclamatory

Sentence.Sentence.An exclamatory sentence

expresses strong feelings. It ends with an exclamation point.

Mom! Trevor’s chasing Amy with water balloons!

The sentence’s punctuation tells you

how to read the sentence .

And last, but not least, And last, but not least, the Exclamatory the Exclamatory

Sentence.Sentence.An exclamatory sentence

expresses strong feelings. It ends with an exclamation point.

Get out there and walk the dog!

It does this by ending the sentence with an exclamation point. This sentence is BOTH imperative and exclamatory!

Coming back to this sentence, we notice

that it is an imperative sentence that expresses strong

feelings .

Now it’s your turn!Now it’s your turn!

Remember the four kinds of sentences

and don’t forget that imperative sentences

can end two ways!

Practice TimePractice TimeSee if you can See if you can

correctly identify correctly identify the following the following

kinds of kinds of sentences. sentences.

What kind of What kind of sentence is sentence is this?this?

Are you going to the movies

tonight?

Interrogative –Interrogative –because the because the

sentence sentence asks asks a questiona question

What kind of What kind of sentence is sentence is this?this?

What a great movie that was!

Exclamatory –Exclamatory –because the because the sentence sentence shows strong shows strong feelingfeeling

What kind of What kind of sentence is sentence is this?this?

There are many different kinds of animals at the zoo.

Declarative –Declarative –because the because the sentence sentence makes a makes a statementstatement

What kind of What kind of sentence is sentence is this?this?

“Open to Chapter 5 of your math book.”

Imperative –Imperative –because the because the sentence sentence gives a gives a commandcommand

What kind of What kind of sentence is sentence is this?this?

Please pass the salt and pepper.

Imperative –Imperative –because the because the sentence sentence gives a gives a commandcommand

What kind of What kind of sentence is sentence is this?this?

It is sunny outside.

Declarative –Declarative –because the because the sentence sentence makes a makes a statementstatement

What kind of What kind of sentence is sentence is this?this?

Are you planning to travel during your vacation?

Interrogative Interrogative ––because the because the sentence sentence asks asks a questiona question

What kind of What kind of sentence is sentence is this?this?

What a beautiful day!

Exclamatory –Exclamatory –because the because the sentence sentence shows strong shows strong feelingfeeling

What kind of What kind of sentence is sentence is this?this?

Bring your hat and sunblock with you to the beach.

Imperative –Imperative –because the because the sentence sentence gives a gives a commandcommand

What kind of What kind of sentence is sentence is this?this?

Wow! What a play!

Exclamatory –Exclamatory –because the because the sentence sentence shows strong shows strong feelingfeeling

What kind of What kind of sentence is sentence is this?this?

The student went to the store to buy some candy.

Declarative –Declarative –because the because the sentence sentence makes a makes a statementstatement

What kind of What kind of sentence is sentence is this?this?

What is your favorite food?

Interrogative Interrogative ––because the because the sentence sentence asks asks a questiona question

What kind of What kind of sentence is sentence is this?this?

Don’t forget to study for the test.

Imperative –Imperative –because the because the sentence sentence gives a gives a commandcommand

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Classifying Sentences by Purpose page 7 Exercise A: Identify the purpose of each of the

following sentences. On the line provided, write DEC if the sentences is declarative or IMP if it is imperative.

_____1. Turn your tests over now.

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Classifying Sentences by Purpose page 7 Exercise A: Identify the purpose of each of the

following sentences. On the line provided, write DEC if the sentences is declarative or IMP if it is imperative.

_IMP_1. Turn your tests over now.

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Classifying Sentences by Purpose page 7 Exercise A: Identify the purpose of each of the

following sentences. On the line provided, write DEC if the sentences is declarative or IMP if it is imperative.

_____2. Clouds were gathering in the sky.

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Classifying Sentences by Purpose page 7 Exercise A: Identify the purpose of each of the

following sentences. On the line provided, write DEC if the sentences is declarative or IMP if it is imperative.

_DEC_2. Clouds were gathering in the sky.

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Classifying Sentences by Purpose page 8 Exercise B: Identify the purpose of each of the

following sentences. On the line provided, write INT if the sentences is interrogative or EXC if it is exclamatory.

_____11. What a lucky coincidence this is!

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Classifying Sentences by Purpose page 8 Exercise B: Identify the purpose of each of the

following sentences. On the line provided, write INT if the sentences is interrogative or EXC if it is exclamatory.

_EXC_11. What a lucky coincidence this is!

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Classifying Sentences by Purpose page 8 Exercise B: Identify the purpose of each of the

following sentences. On the line provided, write INT if the sentences is interrogative or EXC if it is exclamatory.

_____12. Did you save me a seat?

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Classifying Sentences by Purpose page 8 Exercise B: Identify the purpose of each of the

following sentences. On the line provided, write INT if the sentences is interrogative or EXC if it is exclamatory.

_INT_12. Did you save me a seat?

Classifying Sentences Classifying Sentences ActivityActivityIn groups of 4, each member will be

designated as either Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.

Your have 10 minutes to write a mini-play in which each member is a character; however, your characters can only speak in the sentences they have been given. Ex: Interrogative only speaks in questions.

Each character must speak at least twice and your play must have an obvious beginning, middle, and end.