8.1 types of sentences

1. Types of Sentences

2. What is a Sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a
complete thought.

3. Declarative Sentence
•A declarative sentence makes a statement. It ends
with a period.
It states a fact or an opinion.
Ex.
The NES was released in 1985.

4. Interrogative Sentence
•An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends
with a question mark.
Have you ever played Super Mario Brothers?

5. Exclamatory Sentence
•An exclamatory sentence expresses a strong
feeling. It ends with an exclamation point.
How cool was that!

6. Imperative Sentence
•An imperative sentence gives a command or makes
a request. It ends with a period.
Stop playing video games and do your homework.

7. How to tell the difference
between Dec. and Imp.
Ask: Does it make a statement? Fact or
opinion?
If yes, it is a declarative sentence.
Ask: Is it telling you to do something?
If yes, it is an imperative sentence.

8. Let’s try!
Go get me a glass of water
Who found my toaster
What a great concert that was
I forgot to do my homework
Have you heard the song “Jellyfish”
Find the remote or else no dinner

9. Your Turn!
1.Open your book to page 358.
2.Complete Exercise 1 and 2 (1-10 only).
1.Exercise 2 – Write the last word and add punctuation.
3.Raise your hand if you have any questions.
Declarative Sentence – makes a statement; ends with period
Interrogative Sentence – asks a question; ends with question mark
Exclamatory Sentence – expresses strong feeling; ends with
exclamation point
Imperative Sentence – gives command or makes request; ends
with a period

10. Your Turn!
1.Open your book to page 358.
2.Complete Exercise 1 and 2 (1-10 only).
1.Exercise 2 – Write the last word and add punctuation.
3.Raise your hand if you have any questions.
Declarative Sentence – makes a statement; ends with period
Interrogative Sentence – asks a question; ends with question mark
Exclamatory Sentence – expresses strong feeling; ends with
exclamation point
Imperative Sentence – gives command or makes request; ends
with a period