Kinds Of Sentences - Assertive, Imperative, Interrogative, Exclamatory 6b2m70

Kinds of Sentences - Assertive, Imperative, Interrogative, Exclamatory A group of words that makes complete sense is called a sentence. Example: color blue favorite is My. (makes no sense, therefore it is not a sentence) My favorite color is blue. (makes complete sense, therefore it is a sentence) There are four kinds of sentences: 1. Assertive or declarative sentence (a statement) 2. Imperative sentence (a command) 3. Interrogative sentence (a question) 4. Exclamatory sentence (an exclamation) 1. An assertive sentence is a sentence that states a fact. Such sentences are simple statements. They state, assert, or declare something. Examples: Jan is a student. She lives in a big city. 2. Imperative sentence is a sentence which gives a command, makes a request, or express a wish. Examples: Go to your room. (an order) Please lend me your book. (a request) Have a good time at the picnic. (a wish) 3. Exclamatory sentence is a sentence that expresses sudden and strong feelings, such as surprise, wonder, pity, sympathy, happiness, or gratitude. Example: What a shame! Boy, am I tired! 4. Interrogative sentence: A sentence that asks a question is called an interrogative sentence. Examples: What is your name? Where do you live?

Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory?

Add the correct ending punctuation. Then write whether the sentence is declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Put a summary of your topic on my desk tomorrow morning____ In 1955, a riot broke out at an Elvis Presley concert in Jacksonville, Florida____ Your perfume stinks____ Go hang up your blouse in the closet____ That's my favorite song____ Bill insisted his comments were taken out of context____ He's so dishonest____ Put the coleslaw on the table next to the potatoes____ Why is that vulture circling around the rabbit____ Who took this aerial shot of the White House____ It takes a few years to cultivate oysters of a certain quality____ Did the police find out who broke into the jewelry store____ The climb to the top of the mountain is almost vertical____ Make sure you pay your bills on time____ She loves to swim and bask in the sun____

Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory? Write whether the sentence is declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory. 1.

Watch out for the squirrel!

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My great grandmother came to America as an immigrant from Russia. Give the customer his refund for the broken fan. You need some deodorant! Did Robert exceed his goals? How many raisins were in the bag? Quit being so cautious! Go get my screwdriver out of the workshop for me. Make sure you pay your bills on time. I was confident on the line because free-throw shooting is my strong side. The tiny sailboat overturned in the gale. Do you like coconut milk? The villagers were afraid the volcano would erupt soon. Your perfume stinks! Jan read the barometer every 15 minutes before the storm.