Types of Sentences

By: Charlsie Martin

Learning Objective 3.3.4Demonstrate knowledge of correct sentence structure

b. Identify and use statements, questions, commands and exclamatory sentences in writing and speaking

c. Recognize statements, questions and exclamations by noting end punctuation when writing and intonation when speaking

What is a sentence?

A sentence is a group of

words that tells a

complete thought. It tells who or

what. It tells what

happens.

Types of Sentences

Statements Questions CommandsExclamations

StatementA

declarative sentence or statement is a sentence that tells something.

It ends with a period.

The rooster makes a loud noise.

StatementSentences

The bike is red.Bobby hit a home run.

The Mets and the Cubs play today.

QuestionAn

interrogative sentence or question asks something.

It ends with a question mark.

How many legs does a spider have?

QuestionSentences

What kind of animal is that?

Is the food delicious?

Who likes strawberry ice cream?

CommandAn imperative

sentence or command is a sentence that tells someone to do something.

It ends with a period.Please stop crying.

CommandSentences

Fit the pieces together.

Pass the turkey.Look at the beautiful tree.

Exclamation• An exclamation

sentence is a sentence that shows strong feeling, such as excitement, surprise, or fear.

• It ends with an exclamation point. (!)

Help! There is a fire!

ExclamationSentences

The pan is hot!

We found the treasure!Great job!

Identify the type of sentence:

Pick the flower for your mom.StatementQuestion

CommandExclamation

No way!

Try again!

Sorry!

One more time.

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!

Great job!

Who is going to win the race?StatementQuestion

CommandExclamation

You are so smart!

The snow fell all day long.StatementQuestion

CommandExclamation

You are doing great!

That giraffe is so tall!StatementQuestion

CommandExclamation

You are doing such a good job!

Punctuation RapPunctuation rap is a game we play.It’s fun to do, and we can learn that way.

Take the period, the period; he’s not hard to understand.You’ll find him at the end of a sentence or command.He marks abbreviations, shortens words that are long.Don’t forget the period, he’s small but strong.

Question mark, question mark, what did you say?He follows a question, that’s the only way.

Wow! Awesome! Rad! Hurray!The exclamation point is next; he’s got something to say.He follows something loud, he’s excited to play.Don’t use him too much, he won’t be special that way.

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