Mastering Sentence Types
Welcome, young learners! Today, we're going to explore the exciting world of sentences. Think of sentences as building blocks for telling stories, asking questions, and sharing ideas. Just like there are different types of blocks, there are different types of sentences. We'll learn about four main types and how to spot them. Don't worry, it's easier than you think! Let's get started and become sentence superstars!
Types of Sentences
1. Declarative: A declarative sentence makes a statement. It tells you something and ends with a period (.).
2. Imperative: An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. It tells someone what to do.
3. Interrogative: An interrogative sentence asks a question. It always ends with a question mark (?).
4. Exclamatory: An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling or excitement. It ends with an exclamation mark (!).
Directions
Read each sentence below and decide what type it is. Write "D" for declarative, "IMP" for imperative, "INT" for interrogative, or "E" for exclamatory.
(You can check your answers with the solutions at the end!)
Practice Sentences
- Why do you believe that?
- I want to know why you believe that.
- Please accept my apology.
- Your face is frightening the baby!
- My shoe is on fire!
- When did you first notice that your shoe was on fire?
- My doctor told me to take these vitamins.
- Ask Doris for the recipe.
- Did you solve the puzzle yet?
- Ann, hand me your coat.
- It’s hard to believe that this paper is made from wood.
- There are more apples in the refrigerator.
- We’re on the wrong planet!
- Will Patricia pause to place poached pickles on Paula’s pretty plate?
- I would send her a gift if I were you.
- Send her a nice gift.
Answers
- Interrogative
- Declarative
- Imperative
- Exclamatory
- Exclamatory
- Interrogative
- Declarative
- Imperative
- Interrogative
- Imperative
- Declarative
- Declarative
- Exclamatory
- Interrogative
- Declarative
- Imperative
Difficult Words & Their Meanings
- Accept
- To agree to take something that is offered.
- Apology
- Saying you are sorry for something you have done wrong.
- Believe
- To think that something is true or real.
- Declarative
- A sentence that makes a statement or tells something.
- Exclamatory
- A sentence that shows strong feelings like excitement or surprise.
- Frightening
- Making someone afraid or scared.
- Imperative
- A sentence that gives a command or tells someone to do something.
- Interrogative
- A sentence that asks a question.
- Notice
- To see or become aware of something.
- Poached
- Cooked in gently boiling water.
- Puzzle
- A game or problem that is difficult to understand or solve.
- Recipe
- Instructions for cooking a certain type of food.
- Refrigerator
- A large kitchen appliance that keeps food cold.
- Solve
- To find the answer to a problem.