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Language ArtsLanguage ArtsSPI 0301.1.10SPI 0301.1.10 Identify declarative, Identify declarative,

interrogative, and exclamatory sentences interrogative, and exclamatory sentences by recognizing appropriate end marks. by recognizing appropriate end marks. 

What are the three types of sentences?

•Declarative

•Interrogative

•Exclamatory

Declarative Sentences• These are the most important

types of sentences.• These sentences will tell you facts,

opinions, and other statements.• This type of sentence will end with

a period.

Example Declarative Sentences

• The sky is blue.• I am a third grade student.• We will go to the movies tomorrow.• He is a great reader.• We have a program in the morning.• Our class is having a party on Friday!

Interrogative Sentences

• An interrogative sentences asks a question.

• This type of sentence is usually asked directly to someone.

• This type of sentence ends with a question mark.

Examples of Interrogative

Sentences• Can you repeat the question?• Are we going to have recess

today?• What is your favorite movie?• How do you answer this question?• Do you have an extra pencil?

Exclamatory Sentences• This is a sentence that has very

strong emotion or surprise.• Exclamatory sentences express

the intense feelings of a person.• This type of sentence ends with an

exclamation point. (!)

Examples of Exclamatory Sentences• What a beautiful day!• I am angry!• You did a great job!• I love the color of your room!• You won the prize!• That is a huge whale!

Let’s Identify the Three Types of Sentences

•I am a third grade teacher.

•What type of sentence is this?

Answer

•Declarative Sentence

Identify this Sentence

•Who is your teacher?

Answer

•Interrogative Sentence

Identify this Sentence

•We won the prize!

Answer

•Exclamatory Sentence