1. Declarative: A declarative sentence is a statement that tells about something. It always ends with a period.
- Examples: Giana baked two batches of muffins. I take piano lessons on Wednesday nights. At the theater, Mason bought popcorn.
2. Interrogative: An interrogative sentence is a question that asks about something. It always ends with a question mark.
- Examples: How old is your dog? Who taught you how to cook? Do you like skateboarding?
3. Imperative: An imperative sentence is a command that makes a request or tells someone to do something. It usually ends with a period. If the command shows a strong feeling, it ends with an exclamation mark.
- Examples: Please wear your coat outside. Call me! Return all library books by Friday.
4. Exclamatory: An exclamatory sentence is like a statement, but it shows surprise or strong feelings. It always ends with an exclamation mark.
- Examples: Wow, that’s a great deal! That roller coaster was scary! I can’t wait to go on a vacation!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of imperative and exclamatory sentences worksheet.