Types of Sentences Flashcards

Grade 2 · English · Flashcards

Practice the four types of sentences, their purposes, and their end punctuation.

Flashcards

declarative sentence: Makes a statement. Ends with a period. Example: Dogs are good pets.
interrogative sentence: Asks a question. Ends with a question mark. Example: Where are you going?
imperative sentence: Gives a command. Ends with a period or ! Example: Close the door.
exclamatory sentence: Shows strong feeling. Ends with ! Example: This is amazing!
What does a declarative sentence do?: TELLS — it makes a statement or shares information
What does an interrogative sentence do?: ASKS — it asks a question
What does an imperative sentence do?: COMMANDS — it gives a direction, order, or request
What does an exclamatory sentence do?: EXCLAIMS — it shows strong feeling or excitement
Period (.): Used at the end of declarative and imperative sentences
Question mark (?): Used at the end of interrogative sentences — they ask questions
Exclamation mark (!): Used at the end of exclamatory sentences — or urgent imperatives
Capital letter rule: Every sentence, no matter the type, must begin with a capital letter
How many types of sentences are there?: Four: declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory