Sentence Types

Sentence types are awesome.

Sentences allow us to package information so that we can express ourselves clearly and understand what others have expressed.

We use different types of sentences for different purposes, and when we categorize sentences based on their purpose, we get four types of sentences: statements, questions, exclamations, and commands.

Let's learn more about each of them, shall we?

1. Statement / Declarative Sentence

These are the most common type of sentence. We use them to make statements.

The fancy name for a statement is a declarative sentence.

The butter was in the cupboard yesterday.

Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago.

This is my favorite movie.

Learn more about statements here.

2. Question / Interrogative Sentence

When we want to ask questions, we use interrogative sentences.

These types of sentences often have an auxiliary verb before the subject.

Where is the butter?

When did dinosaurs live?

What is your favorite movie?

Learn more about questions here.

3. Exclamation / Exclamatory Sentence

Sometimes we want to shout!

An exclamatory sentence makes a statement with emotion.

It ends with an exclamation mark.

I can't find the butter!

The tyrannosaurus rex was huge!

I love this movie!

Learn more about exclamatory sentences here.

4. Command / Imperative Sentence

Do you ever feel bossy? If you do, you probably feel the urge to use this sentence type. These types of sentences give orders.

The fancy name for a command is an imperative sentence.

Show me the butter.

Give me a dinosaur for my birthday.

Play the movie.

Learn more about commands here.

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