Let’s go through each sentence one by one and figure out what type it is.
We’re looking for:
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D = Declarative / Assertive → tells something, ends with a period.
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IM = Imperative → gives a command or request, often starts with a verb.
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IN = Interrogative → asks a question, ends with a question mark.
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E = Exclamatory → shows strong feeling, ends with an exclamation mark.
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1. MY TEACHER IS VERY NICE.
This sentence is telling us something — it’s stating a fact. It ends with a period.
→ That’s
Declarative / Assertive →
D
Answer:
B
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2. IS MY TEACHER NICE?
This is asking a question. It ends with a question mark.
→ That’s
Interrogative →
IN
Answer:
B
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3. EAT YOUR VEGETABLES.
This is giving a command — telling someone to do something. Starts with a verb (“Eat”).
→ That’s
Imperative →
IM
Answer:
B
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4. YOUR TEACHER IS NICE!
This is saying something, but with excitement or strong feeling — notice the exclamation mark!
→ That’s
Exclamatory →
E
Answer:
D
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5. THE SQUIRRELS GATHER HAZELNUTS.
This is just stating a fact — no emotion, no question, no command. Ends with a period.
→ That’s
Declarative / Assertive →
D
Answer:
B
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6. DO THE SQUIRRELS GATHER HAZELNUTS?
This is asking a question — starts with “Do” and ends with a question mark.
→ That’s
Interrogative →
IN
Answer:
A
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Final Answer:
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. A
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of types of sentences worksheet 4th grade.
