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Sentence Types

(Categories)

 

 Rule

Examples

 

Declarative

A declarative sentence

makes a statement.

1.  This is a declarative sentence.

 

2.  The test will start in 5 minutes.

 

3.  Essays count for 50% of the grade.

 

 

Exclamatory

 An exclamatory sentence

shows strong sentiment.

 1. He said excitedly, "This is an exclamatory sentence!"

 

2. I got an A+ on the essay!

 

3. Congratulations!

 

 

Imperative

An imperative sentence

gives a command.

 1. Tell me this is an imperative sentence.

 

2. Do your best on the final exam.

 

3. Practice writing every day.

 

 

Interrogative

An interrogative sentence

asks a question. 

 1. Is this an interrogative sentence?

 

2. What is the topic of the next essay?

 

3. Which classes will you take next semester?