Sentence Structure: Types of Sentences

Sentence Structure: Types of Sentences

Read the instructions for each section carefully and answer all questions to the best of your ability.

Sentences can be categorized into four main types based on their purpose:

1. **Declarative Sentence:** Makes a statement and ends with a period. (e.g., *The sun is shining.*)

2. **Interrogative Sentence:** Asks a question and ends with a question mark. (e.g., *Are you coming to the party?* )

3. **Imperative Sentence:** Gives a command or makes a request and typically ends with a period. (e.g., *Please close the door.*)

4. **Exclamatory Sentence:** Expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark. (e.g., *What a beautiful day!* )

Read each sentence and choose the correct type.

1. Please hand me that book.

2. The concert was absolutely incredible!

Complete each sentence by adding appropriate punctuation (. ? !). Then, identify the type of sentence.

1. What is your favorite subject in school 

Sentence Type:  

2. The cat is sleeping peacefully on the couch 

Sentence Type:  

3. Watch out for that car 

Sentence Type:  

Construct one sentence for each type listed below.

1. Declarative:

2. Interrogative:

3. Imperative:

4. Exclamatory:

Determine if the following statements about sentence types are True or False.

1. An imperative sentence always ends with an exclamation mark.

2. A declarative sentence makes a statement.