Four Kinds of Sentences

There are four kinds of sentences we may use when we write. They are:

Declarative Sentences Interrogative SentencesImperative SentencesExclamatory Sentences

Four Kinds of Sentences

1. Declarative- (.)

makes a statement

2. Interrogative- (?)

asks a question

3. Imperative- (.)

gives a command

4. Exclamatory- (!)

shows strong feeling or emotions

Interjection or Exclamatory Sentence

An interjection is a word or group of words that expresses strong feeling. It is usually followed by an exclamation mark, but is not a complete sentence.

Example:

Wow! Interjection

You’ve got to be kidding! Exclamatory Sentence

Lets Practice!Identify the correct kind of sentence and add the correct punctuation mark.

What kind of candy do you like Go get the paper off the porch Wow, you did great I love to watch old movies

Did you get them right? What kind of candy do you like?

(interrogative) Go get the paper off the porch.

(imperative) Wow, you did great!

(exclamatory) I love to watch old movies.

(declarative)