An elementary review of the 4 types of sentences.

1. I D E N T I F Y I N G S E N T E N C E S B Y P U R P O S E A N D
P U N C T U A T I O N .
A N E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L L E S S O N
Types of Sentences

2. Declarative Sentences
 Declarative sentences tell you something.
 They are also referred to as statements.
 Declarative sentences end with a period (.)
 Examples:
 I would like to eat a peanut butter sandwich.
 My favorite color is green.
 I went to the beach this summer.
 The girls are going for a walk.
 The Eagles play tonight.

3. Interrogative Sentences
 Interrogative sentences ask questions.
 They end with a question mark (?)
 They usually start with
who, what, when, where, why, how, or do
 Examples:
 Do you want to play kickball at lunch?
 Where did you go this summer?
 What is your favorite book to read?
 How do you like your eggs cooked?
 Why did you say that?

4. Imperative Sentences
 Imperative sentences tell you to do something.
 They are also called commands.
 Imperative sentences usually end with a period (.)
but sometimes end with an exclamation mark (!)
 Examples:
 Put your bookbags in the closet.
 Don’t run in the street!
 Please take out your math books.
 Clean your room.

5. Exclamatory Sentences
 Exclamatory sentences show strong emotion.
 They end with an exclamation point (!)
 Examples:
 That was a great play!
 Wow, look at that beautiful rainbow!
 I’m so excited!
 Get out of here!
 I’m so angry I could scream!