The Sentence Types
Learn All Four of ThemWe use different sentence types each day because we have different purposes for our sentences. When we categorize sentences based on their purpose, there are four different types of sentences.
1. Statements Sometimes we just want to make a statement. A declarative sentence makes a statement. It is the most common type of sentence. We use these guys all the time. This butter used to be in the cupboard.
2. Questions Sometimes we want to ask a question. An interrogative sentence asks a question. Where is the butter?
3. Exclamations Sometimes we want to shout. An exclamatory sentence makes a statement with emotion! It always ends with an exclamation mark. I can't find the butter!These types of sentences show the most energy of all of the types of sentences. For that reason, I sure like exclamatory sentences!
4. Commands Sometimes we want to give a command. An imperative sentence is a command. Show me the butter.Note that although you can sound jerky when you use commands (Bring me my book...now!), you are even using commands when you use the word please. So even though you may say: Please show me the butter. The sentence is still called a command.
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