Is the sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory?

Key Notes :

What are Sentence Types?

In English grammar, sentences can be classified into four main types based on their purpose: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory. Understanding these types helps you write more effectively and clearly convey your intended meaning.

1. Declarative Sentences

• Purpose: Makes a statement. It tells you something.
• Ending Punctuation: Period (.)
• Example:
• The sun is shining.
• My favorite color is blue.
• She is reading a book.

2. Interrogative Sentences

• Purpose: Asks a question.
• Ending Punctuation: Question mark (?)
• Example:
• Are you going to the party?
• What is your name?
• Where did you put my keys?

3. Imperative Sentences

• Purpose: Gives a command or makes a request.
• Ending Punctuation: Period (.) or, less commonly, an exclamation point (!)
• Example:
• Close the door.
• Please be quiet.
• Do your homework!

4. Exclamatory Sentences

• Purpose: Expresses strong emotion or excitement.
• Ending Punctuation: Exclamation point (!)
• Example:
• That’s amazing!
• I can’t believe it!
• What a beautiful day!

Practice Exercises

Instructions: Identify the type of each sentence (declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory).

• 1. The cat is sleeping on the mat.
• 2. What time is it?
• 3. Clean your room.
• 4. That was a fantastic performance!
• 5. I love pizza.
• 6. Are you ready for the test?
• 7. Please pass the salt.
• 8. How wonderful!
• 9. He went to the store.
• 10. Did you see the movie?

Answer Key

• 1. Declarative
• 2. Interrogative
• 3. Imperative
• 4. Exclamatory
• 5. Declarative
• 6. Interrogative
• 7. Imperative
• 8. Exclamatory
• 9. Declarative
• 10. Interrogative

Next Steps

Now that you’ve learned about the four sentence types, try writing your own sentences of each type. Pay attention to how the punctuation helps to convey the meaning and purpose of each sentence. You can also practice identifying sentence types in your reading materials. With practice, you’ll become a sentence type expert!