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Interrogative
Declarative
Sentences
What is a declarative sentence?
• A declarative sentence states an idea or provides information.
• A declarative sentence does not give a command, nor does it ask a question.• A declarative sentence ends in a
period.
Examples of declarative sentences
Jenny planted a seed. She gave it water.It sat in the sunshine. The plant began to grow.The leaves grew large.A flower opened.
What is an interrogative sentence?
• An interrogative sentence asks questions.
• An interrogative typically begins with a question word such as who, what, where, when, why, how, are, is, do, can, will, or would.
• A interrogative sentence ends in a question mark.
Examples of interrogative
sentencesDo you
know what kind of animal I
am?
When are we eating
lunch?
What is your
favorite flavor of
ice cream?
Quiz
Identify the type of sentence and the ending punctuation
Where are we going
Interrogative
period question mark
Declarative
Wrong Answer
Go Back
Correct
Where are we going
This sentence is an interrogative, so it gets a question mark.
We are going to the store
Interrogative
period question mark
Declarative
Wrong Answer
Go Back
Correct
We are going to the store
This sentence is a declarative, so it gets a period.
When will we get there
Interrogative
period question mark
Declarative
Wrong Answer
Go Back
Correct
When will we get there
This sentence is an interrogative, so it gets a question mark.
We’ll get there when we get there
Interrogative
period question mark
Declarative
Wrong Answer
Go Back
Correct
We’ll get there when we get there
This sentence is a declarative, so it gets a period.
Summary
• A declarative sentence states an idea or provides information. It does not give a command, nor does it ask a question, and it ends in a period.
• An interrogative sentence asks questions and ends in a question mark.
Exclamatory or
Imperative
Sentences
What is an exclamatory sentence?
• An exclamatory sentence shows strong feelings and excitement.• An exclamatory sentence ends in an exclamation mark.
Examples of exclamatory sentences
What a game that was!
Our team is great!
We won in the last minute!
No one can beat us!
We are the best!
What is an imperative sentence?
• An imperative sentence gives a command.
• An imperative sentence ends in a period.
Examples of imperative sentences
Please take your seats.
Get out your language books.
Get out a pencil and paper.
Turn to page 7.
Complete problems 11-25.
Quiz
Identify the type of sentence and the ending punctuation.
Exclamatory
period exclamation mark
Imperative
That car is going to crash
Wrong Answer
Go Back
Correct
This sentence is exclamatory, so it gets an exclamatory mark.
That car is going to crash
Please wash the dishes
Exclamatory
period exclamation mark
Imperative
Wrong Answer
Go Back
Correct
This sentence is an imperative, so it gets a period.
Please wash the dishes
Exclamatory
period exclamation mark
Imperative
You look great
Wrong Answer
Go Back
Correct
You look great
This sentence is excalmatory, so it gets an exclamation mark.
Exclamatory
period exclamation mark
Imperative
Put your books away
Wrong Answer
Go Back
Correct
This sentence is an imperative, so it gets a period.
Put your books away
Summary
• An exclamatory sentence shows strong feelings and excitement. It ends in an exclamation mark.• An imperative sentence gives a command. It ends in a period.
