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Types of sentences

 A declarative/assertive sentence makes a


statement, provides a fact, offers an explanation
or opinion, or conveys information. It ends with a
period.

I live at 24, East street.


I like ice-cream.
The wind is blowing from the west.
Peter doesn’t like to wake up early in the morning.

Affirmative and negative sentences are two types


of assertive sentences i.e. assertive sentences can
be either affirmative or negative. As their names
indicate, affirmative sentences convey a positive
meaning whereas negative sentences convey a
negative meaning.
Examples:

1. He is not a kind man. (negative)


He is a cruel man. (affirmative)

2. Every student is present today. (affirmative)


No student is absent today. (negative)

 An interrogative sentence asks a question. It


ends with a question mark. Remember that these
sentences have who, which, when, where, how and
what in them.

When do you get off work?


Who do you trust the most in the world?
Where do you live in California?
Which city is your favourite?
 An imperative sentence gives a command or
suggestion or makes a request or a wish. It ends
with a period. Basically, anything you want to
make happen can be expressed in what we call,
imperative sentence.

Come to the ball and dance with me! (Expressing


an invitation)
Stop moving in circles! (Expressing a command)
Move in circles just once a day. (Expressing an
instruction)
I hope you have fun at the ball dance. (Expressing
a wish)
Please leave of the room. (Expressing a request)

 An exclamatory sentence expresses strong


feelings. It ends with an exclamation mark.

Wow, she must love scuba diving!


What a cute dog!
We had the time of our life!

1. Directions: Read each sentence and add the


correct punctuation mark. Then, label it;
imperative, declarative, interrogative or
exclamatory.

1. What a wonderful camping trip that was


2. Think about what Peter said about staying safe on a
hike
3. How many times have you climbed in the
Shawangunk Mountains
4. Please don’t delay getting down the mountain before
sunset
5. Richard couldn’t decide whether or not to go
6. I’m so excited to be on this hike
7. How was your day in school
8. Do your assignments in class on time
9. Walking up that mountain could be dangerous
10. Who is the most popular singer
11. He is the leader of the group
12. What is your favourite magazine
13.The game ended at 5 pm
14. Can you cancel the concert
15. What chapter are we reading
16. Will the teacher be late
17. He scored a goal
18. I completed my college application essay
19. Read this book now
20. What an exciting trip it was
21. Who graduated at the top of a class
22. Shut the door
23. Think about a time when a friend made you angry
24. Peanuts are healthy
25. Brush your teeth

2. Add to the beginning of each group of words so


that it forms a sentence. The information in
parentheses will tell you what type of sentence it
should be. Be sure to begin each sentence with a
capital letter and end it with the correct
punctuation mark.

1. for a hike (declarative)


2. know the location of the nearest ranger station
(interrogative)
3. embarrassment to the group (exclamatory)
4. extra food and clothing (imperative)
5. revolves around the sun. (declarative)
6. a mother bear (exclamatory)

3. Change the sentences as directed


1. How well she sings! (declarative)
2. What is your name? (imperative)
3. She is an extremely successful writer. (exclamatory)
4. It is raining. (interrogative)
5. She does not eat meat or fish. (interrogative)
6. Go at once! (imperative)
7. Bring me that file. (interrogative)
8. My mother bakes very delicious cookies.
(exclamatory)
9. What a tragedy! (declarative)
10. He is very cute. (exclamatory)
11. May I have a clean plate? (imperative)
12. Hailey is not the best speller in class.
(interrogative)
13. Should we start packing when the sun comes up?
(declarative)
14. She danced very well. (exclamatory)
15. He goes to school by bus. (interrogative)
16. Did you have a good time at the picnic?
(imperative)
17. How ridiculous this is! (declarative)
18. Watch the ball. (interrogative)
19. Money does not grow on trees. (interrogative)
20. I am so excited that we are going to Paris!
(declarative)

4. One type of sentence is given to you. Change


the sentence to other three types without
changing its meaning. You can add details where
needed.

1. I wish I could go to Colorado this summer.


2. Have you ever read The Red Badge of Courage?
3. I can't believe it's all over!
4. Don’t ever touch my phone.
5. Hush! Your father is sleeping.
6. Why worry about what people say?
7. Shall I ever forget that experience?
8. Please get me a glass of water.
9. Do not walk on the grass.
10. Let’s have some lunch.

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