Is the sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative or exclamatory?

Key Notes:

🌈 Types of Sentences ✨

Sentences can be divided into four main types. Let’s learn them with examples! 📝

Declarative Sentence 🗣️

Definition: A declarative sentence tells something or makes a statement.

End Mark: Ends with a period (.)

Example:

• The sun is shining. ☀️
• I love reading books. 📚

Interrogative Sentence ❓

Definition: An interrogative sentence asks a question.

End Mark: Ends with a question mark (?)

Example:

• What is your favorite color? 🎨
• Do you like ice cream? 🍦

Imperative Sentence 🙏

Definition: An imperative sentence gives a command, request, or instruction.

End Mark: Usually ends with a period (.), but can also end with an exclamation mark (!) if strong.

Example:

• Please close the door. 🚪
• Be quiet! 🤫

Exclamatory Sentence 😲

Definition: An exclamatory sentence shows strong feelings such as excitement, surprise, or joy.

End Mark: Ends with an exclamation mark (!)

Example:

• What a beautiful day! 🌸
• Hooray, we won the game! 🏆

🎯 Quick Recap

• Declarative → Statement ➡️ (.)
• Interrogative → Question ➡️ (?)
• Imperative → Command/Request ➡️ (.) or (!)
• Exclamatory → Strong Feelings ➡️ (!)

🌟 Tip for Students

👉 Look at the ending punctuation and the purpose of the sentence to identify its type!