Worksheet for identifying the four kinds of sentences in English: imperative, declarative, interrogative, and exclamatory.
Identifying Four Kinds of Sentences Worksheet with instructions and examples for identifying imperative, declarative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences.
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1. Imperative – Gives a command (ends with a period `.`, unless it's forceful, then `!`)
2. Declarative – Makes a statement (ends with a period `.`)
3. Interrogative – Asks a question (ends with a question mark `?`)
4. Exclamatory – Expresses strong emotion (ends with an exclamation mark `!`)
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1. How was your day in school
- This is asking a question → Interrogative
- Add: ?
✔ How was your day in school? Interrogative
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2. Do your assignments in class on time
- This is giving a command or instruction → Imperative
- Add: . (command, not forceful)
✔ Do your assignments in class on time. Imperative
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3. I’m so excited I passed the test
- Expresses strong emotion → Exclamatory
- Add: !
✔ I’m so excited I passed the test! Exclamatory
> Note: Grammatically, it should be "I'm so excited that I passed the test," but we’re focusing on punctuation and type here.
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4. Walking up that mountain is dangerous
- This is a statement of fact → Declarative
- Add: .
✔ Walking up that mountain is dangerous. Declarative
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5. Who is the most popular singer
- Asking a question → Interrogative
- Add: ?
✔ Who is the most popular singer? Interrogative
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6. You need to get with the program
- This is a command or suggestion → Imperative
- Add: .
✔ You need to get with the program. Imperative
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7. He is the leader of the group
- Statement of fact → Declarative
- Add: .
✔ He is the leader of the group. Declarative
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8. What is your favorite magazine
- Asking a question → Interrogative
- Add: ?
✔ What is your favorite magazine? Interrogative
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9. Congratulations on your achievement
- Expressing strong feeling (joy, praise) → Exclamatory
- Add: !
✔ Congratulations on your achievement! Exclamatory
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10. That was a physical game
- Statement of fact → Declarative
- Add: .
✔ That was a physical game. Declarative
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11. Can you cancel the concert
- Asking a question → Interrogative
- Add: ?
✔ Can you cancel the concert? Interrogative
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12. What chapter are we reading
- Asking a question → Interrogative
- Add: ?
✔ What chapter are we reading? Interrogative
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| Sentence | Punctuation | Type |
|--------|-------------|------|
| 1. How was your day in school | ? | Interrogative |
| 2. Do your assignments in class on time | . | Imperative |
| 3. I’m so excited I passed the test | ! | Exclamatory |
| 4. Walking up that mountain is dangerous | . | Declarative |
| 5. Who is the most popular singer | ? | Interrogative |
| 6. You need to get with the program | . | Imperative |
| 7. He is the leader of the group | . | Declarative |
| 8. What is your favorite magazine | ? | Interrogative |
| 9. Congratulations on your achievement | ! | Exclamatory |
| 10. That was a physical game | . | Declarative |
| 11. Can you cancel the concert | ? | Interrogative |
| 12. What chapter are we reading | ? | Interrogative |
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This worksheet helps students identify sentence types based on purpose and punctuation. The key is understanding what the sentence is doing:
- Statement? → Declarative (.)
- Question? → Interrogative (?)
- Command? → Imperative (.)
- Strong emotion? → Exclamatory (!)
Let me know if you'd like this formatted as a printable answer sheet!
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Understanding the Four Kinds of Sentences:
1. Imperative – Gives a command (ends with a period `.`, unless it's forceful, then `!`)
2. Declarative – Makes a statement (ends with a period `.`)
3. Interrogative – Asks a question (ends with a question mark `?`)
4. Exclamatory – Expresses strong emotion (ends with an exclamation mark `!`)
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1. How was your day in school
- This is asking a question → Interrogative
- Add: ?
✔ How was your day in school? Interrogative
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2. Do your assignments in class on time
- This is giving a command or instruction → Imperative
- Add: . (command, not forceful)
✔ Do your assignments in class on time. Imperative
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3. I’m so excited I passed the test
- Expresses strong emotion → Exclamatory
- Add: !
✔ I’m so excited I passed the test! Exclamatory
> Note: Grammatically, it should be "I'm so excited that I passed the test," but we’re focusing on punctuation and type here.
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4. Walking up that mountain is dangerous
- This is a statement of fact → Declarative
- Add: .
✔ Walking up that mountain is dangerous. Declarative
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5. Who is the most popular singer
- Asking a question → Interrogative
- Add: ?
✔ Who is the most popular singer? Interrogative
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6. You need to get with the program
- This is a command or suggestion → Imperative
- Add: .
✔ You need to get with the program. Imperative
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7. He is the leader of the group
- Statement of fact → Declarative
- Add: .
✔ He is the leader of the group. Declarative
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8. What is your favorite magazine
- Asking a question → Interrogative
- Add: ?
✔ What is your favorite magazine? Interrogative
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9. Congratulations on your achievement
- Expressing strong feeling (joy, praise) → Exclamatory
- Add: !
✔ Congratulations on your achievement! Exclamatory
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10. That was a physical game
- Statement of fact → Declarative
- Add: .
✔ That was a physical game. Declarative
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11. Can you cancel the concert
- Asking a question → Interrogative
- Add: ?
✔ Can you cancel the concert? Interrogative
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12. What chapter are we reading
- Asking a question → Interrogative
- Add: ?
✔ What chapter are we reading? Interrogative
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✔ Final Answers:
| Sentence | Punctuation | Type |
|--------|-------------|------|
| 1. How was your day in school | ? | Interrogative |
| 2. Do your assignments in class on time | . | Imperative |
| 3. I’m so excited I passed the test | ! | Exclamatory |
| 4. Walking up that mountain is dangerous | . | Declarative |
| 5. Who is the most popular singer | ? | Interrogative |
| 6. You need to get with the program | . | Imperative |
| 7. He is the leader of the group | . | Declarative |
| 8. What is your favorite magazine | ? | Interrogative |
| 9. Congratulations on your achievement | ! | Exclamatory |
| 10. That was a physical game | . | Declarative |
| 11. Can you cancel the concert | ? | Interrogative |
| 12. What chapter are we reading | ? | Interrogative |
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✔ Summary:
This worksheet helps students identify sentence types based on purpose and punctuation. The key is understanding what the sentence is doing:
- Statement? → Declarative (.)
- Question? → Interrogative (?)
- Command? → Imperative (.)
- Strong emotion? → Exclamatory (!)
Let me know if you'd like this formatted as a printable answer sheet!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of type of sentence worksheet.