Sentence Types

Question 1

declarative

Answer 1

• makes a statement
• always ends with a period

Question 2

interrogative

Answer 2

• asks a question
• always ends with a question mark

Question 3

imperative

Answer 3

• expresses a command, request, or demand
• usually ends with period
• if a demand shows strong feeling, it can end with an exclamation point

Example:
1. For this assignment, use references to support your claims.
2. Don’t drive so quickly in the construction zone!

Question 4

exclamatory

Answer 4

• expresses a strong feeling or shows surprise
• always ends with an exclamation point

Example:
I can’t wait to travel through Europe this summer!