Types of Sentences

Objective

This presentation will review the various types of sentences.

You will have a chanceTo review each.

Instructions

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Declarative Sentences

A declarative sentence is a sentence that tells something.

Here is an example of a declarativeSentence.

“I am going swimming today.”

Interrogative Sentences

Interrogative sentences are sentences that ask a question. An

example of an interrogative sentence is

“Is supper ready yet?”

Imperative Sentences

Imperative sentences are sentences that make a

command. An example of an imperative sentence is “Take

the trash out, please.”

Exclamatory Sentences

Exclamatory sentences are sentences that are said with emotion, such as anger or surprise. An example of an

exclamatory sentence is “Look at that huge animal!”

Let’s Review the Sentences!

Read the sentence.I have a new bicycle.

Which kind of sentence is this?ExclamatoryInterrogativeImperativeDeclarative

OOPS!Remember, a declarative

sentence tells.An interrogative sentence asks.An imperative sentence gives a

command.An exclamatory sentence has a lot

of emotion.Try again.

Super Duper Job!

Now, let’s try a new sentence.

What kind of sentence is this?

Jim, walk the dog before supper.

ExclamatoryInterrogativeImperativeDeclarative

OOPS!Remember, a declarative

sentence tells.An interrogative sentence asks.An imperative sentence gives a

command.An exclamatory sentence has a lot

of emotion.Try again.

Super Duper Job!

Now, let’s try a new sentence.

Read the sentence!

Oh my, look at that huge snake!

This sentence isExclamatoryInterrogativeImperativeDeclarative

OOPS!Remember, a declarative

sentence tells.An interrogative sentence asks.An imperative sentence gives a

command.An exclamatory sentence has a lot

of emotion.Try again.

Super Duper Job!

Now, let’s try a new sentence.

One more! The sentence,Will you take me

swimming today? Is:

ExclamatoryInterrogativeImperativeDeclarative

OOPS!Remember, a declarative

sentence tells.An interrogative sentence asks.An imperative sentence gives a

command.An exclamatory sentence has a lot

of emotion.Try again.

Super Duper Job!

Now, let’s try a new sentence.

Now you have completed your review of sentences.

Super duper job!