Let's solve this worksheet step by step.
Understanding the Task:
We are asked to identify whether each sentence is
declarative (a statement that tells something) or
interrogative (a question that asks something).
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Declarative sentences end with a
period (.) and make a statement.
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Interrogative sentences end with a
question mark (?) and ask a question.
We must write:
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D for
Declarative
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I for
Interrogative
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Now, let's go through each sentence:
1.
Would you like to go sledding with me?
→ This is a question. Ends with a question mark.
✔ I
2.
Can you help me find my coat, boots, and mittens?
→ This is asking for help. It’s a question. Ends with a question mark.
✔ I
3.
I like drinking hot cocoa by the fire.
→ This is a statement. It tells something. Ends with a period.
✔ D
4.
What is your favorite winter activity?
→ This is clearly a question. Ends with a question mark.
✔ I
5.
Do you know how to make a snow angel?
→ Asking a question. Ends with a question mark.
✔ I
6.
Do you want to have a snowball fight with us?
→ Question form, ends with a question mark.
✔ I
7.
Let’s go have a snowball fight.
→ This is a statement (an invitation phrased as a command), but it's not a question. It ends with a period.
✔ D
8.
Go outside and shovel the snow.
→ This is an imperative sentence (command), but in this context, it's giving a direction — not asking a question. It ends with a period.
✔ D
9.
When will it start snowing?
→ A question about time. Ends with a question mark.
✔ I
10.
My snowman is starting to melt.
→ This is a statement. Telling something. Ends with a period.
✔ D
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
I
2.
I
3.
D
4.
I
5.
I
6.
I
7.
D
8.
D
9.
I
10.
D
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📝 Summary of Rules Used:
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Question mark (?) → Interrogative (I)
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Period (.) → Declarative (D) unless it's an imperative (command), which is still considered declarative in this context (since it's not asking anything).
This worksheet helps students distinguish between statements and questions based on punctuation and purpose.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of declarative and interrogative sentences worksheet 4th grade.
