Sentence Types Examples

Sentence Types Examples Sentence Types There are four types of sentences in the English language. Each one serves a different purpose. Declarative Sentences-sentences that make a statement; end with a period Interrogative Sentences-sentences that ask a question; end with a question mark Exclamatory Sentences-sentences that express surprise or strong emotion; end with an exclamation mark Imperative Sentences-sentences that give a command; end with a period; sometimes the subject is an understood "you" (in other words, there is not a subject visible in the way the sentence is written, but it is understood that the sentence is giving directions to "you"). Examples of Sentence Types: Examples of declarative sentences: I was late for school. My father is a doctor. Pam likes snow. Examples of interrogative sentences: Will you help me move this box? Did Joey call you? Do we have homework tonight? Examples of exclamatory sentences: I am so excited! Our team won first place! Ahh! You scared me! Examples of imperative sentences: Put your homework in the box. Jennifer, clean up your room. Mark, buy apples at the store.