Title: Kinds of Sentences
1Kinds of Sentences
2- A sentence is a group of words that expresses a
complete thought. A sentence begins with a
capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark. - There are four kinds of sentences
3Declarative
- A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends
with a period. - Ben is a great singer.
- Music is enjoyable.
4Interrogative
- An interrogative sentence asks a question and
ends with a question mark. - Isnt Ben a great singer?
- Who is singing tonight?
5Imperative
- An imperative sentence makes a command or a
request and ends with a period. - Come in, please.
- Maria, dont be late.
6Exclamatory
- An exclamatory sentence expresses strong feeling
and ends with an exclamation point. - What a great concert that was!
- These distractions must end!
- You can make any type of sentence exclamatory by
punctuating it with an exclamation point to
express strong feeling.
7What kind of sentence is each of the following?
- Were late for dress rehearsal.
- Please stay calm, Anna.
- Couldnt we start?
- How impatient you are!
8What kind of punctuation mark should end each
sentence? Label each sentence declarative,
imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory.
- 5. Watch her face carefully
- 6. The lights are on her
- 7. Is her voice quivering
- 8. How radiant she looks
- 9. Are you watching the play
- 10. Why are you making a face
- 11. Please pay attention
- 12. How great this performance it
9What kind of punctuation mark should end each
sentence? Label each sentence declarative,
imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory.
- 13. Dont applaud yet
- 14. Good drama certainly is thrilling
- 15. Its exciting and entertaining
- 16. Try to see more plays
- 17. You seem to like the theater
- 18. Have you seen the comedy at the Plaza
- 19. What an amusing play it is
10What kind of punctuation mark should end each
sentence? Label each sentence declarative,
imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory.
- 20. Good comedy makes me feel terrific
- 21. Musicals are also fun
- 22. I prefer serious plays
- 23. The give you more to think about
- 24. Go see The Juggler
- 25. Tell me what you think of it
- 26. Will you remember to tell me