Kinds of sentences imperative declarative

Kinds of Sentences

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There are four different kinds of

sentences.

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Declarative Sentence

A declarative sentence makes a statement. It

ends with a period.

He likes pepperoni pizza.The umbrella is green.

Mrs. Smith is a teacher.3

Interrogative Sentence

An interrogative sentence asks a

question. It ends with a question mark.

Do you like pepperoni pizza?

Have you seen my umbrella?

Who is your teacher?

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Exclamatory Sentence

An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling. It ends with an exclamation point.

Hooray!Wow! That’s great news!5

Imperative Sentence

An imperative sentence gives a

command. It ends with a period.

Go to your room.Throw me the ball.

Bob, please close the door.

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Tip!

The imperative is used for giving commands.

The subject is singular or plural (depending on the number being commanded)

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Practice TimeSee if you can

correctly identify the following

kinds of sentences. 8

What kind of sentence is this?

Are you going to the movies

tonight?9

Interrogative –because the

sentence asks a question

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What kind of sentence is this?

What a great movie that was!

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Exclamatory –because the

sentence shows strong

feeling12

What kind of sentence is this?

There are many different kinds of

animals at the zoo. 13

Declarative –because the

sentence makes a

statement14

What kind of sentence is this?

“Open to Chapter 5 of your math

book.”15

Imperative –because the

sentence gives a command

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What kind of sentence is this?

Bob has an iPod.

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Declarative –because the

sentence makes a

statement18

What kind of sentence is this?

Be careful with your iPod.

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Imperative –because the

sentence gives a command

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What kind of sentence is this?

iPods are amazing!

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Exclamatory –because the

sentence shows strong

feeling22

What kind of sentence is this?

Do you have an iPod?

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Interrogative –because the

sentence asks a question

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What kind of sentence is this?

Please pass the salt and pepper.

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Imperative –because the

sentence gives a command

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What kind of sentence is this?

It is sunny outside.

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Declarative –because the

sentence makes a

statement28

What kind of sentence is this?

Are you planning to travel during your vacation?

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Interrogative –because the

sentence asks a question

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What kind of sentence is this?

What a beautiful day!

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Exclamatory –because the

sentence shows strong

feeling32

What kind of sentence is this?

Would you like to go to the beach

with me?33

Interrogative –because the

sentence asks a question

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What kind of sentence is this?

Bring your hat and sunblock with you

to the beach.35

Imperative –because the

sentence gives a command

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What kind of sentence is this?

Wow! What a play!

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Exclamatory –because the

sentence shows strong

feeling38

What kind of sentence is this?

The student went to the store to buy

some candy.39

Declarative –because the

sentence makes a

statement40

What kind of sentence is this?

What is your favorite food?

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Interrogative –because the

sentence asks a question

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What kind of sentence is this?

Don’t forget to study for the test.

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Imperative –because the

sentence gives a command

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What kind of sentence is this?

This is the last practice sentence.

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Declarative –because the

sentence makes a

statement46

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