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Teaching Grammar

Different Types of Sentences

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Types of Sentences in English with Examples

Learning how to write and speak good sentences is the key to your success as a
powerful English communicator. However, this does not mean that you can use
sentences in a similar form throughout your speech or writing. That will only make
it too monotonous and uninteresting. So, to help you make your speech and writing
interesting, this article will help you with the different types of sentences along
with examples.

The Sentence Types in English Grammar

The English language gives every learner the liberty to make good use of the
language in the best possible way. Using different types of sentences will make
your speech or writing sound and look well-structured and aid you in getting your
thoughts and ideas across to your target audience in a clear and effective manner.
This will also allow you to express your emotions and let your readers experience
what you want them to experience.

The Four Different Types of Sentences

There are four different kinds of sentences in English grammar and they are as
follows:
Declarative or Assertive Sentence – A declarative or assertive sentence is a
sentence that is informative and ends with a period or a full stop.
Example:
 I like fantasy novels.
Imperative Sentence – An imperative sentence is a sentence that expresses a
command, an order, or a request.
Example:
 Close the door.

Interrogative Sentence – An interrogative sentence is one that is used to question

something, and it ends with a question mark.
 What is the name of the movie you were watching?

Exclamatory Sentence – An exclamatory sentence is one which is used to express

sudden and strong emotions, and it ends with an exclamation mark. You can also
use interjections to form exclamatory sentences.

Example:
 That was a great match!

Something to remember:

  Form function example sentence final

(clause) punctuation

1 declarative statement: It tells us

something
John likes Mary. .

2 interrogativ
e
question: It asks us
something
Does Mary like
John?
?

3 imperative command: It tells us to

do something
Stop!
Close the door.
! or .
 4 exclamative exclamation: It
expresses surprise
What a funny
story he told us!
!

Activities/Exercises

Exercise 1

What are the types of sentences in English?

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Give examples of the different types of sentences.

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Why is it important to learn the different types of sentences?

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Exercise 2
Instruction: Encircle the correct answer.

1. My cat loves to play with his favorite toy.

Declarative Imperative Interrogative Exclamatory

2. Diana, I’m so glad you came to the party!

Declarative Imperative Interrogative Exclamatory

3. Get off my lawn.

Declarative Imperative Interrogative Exclamatory

4. Lisa is my best friend.

Declarative Imperative Interrogative Exclamatory

5. May I have a napkin, please?

Declarative Imperative Interrogative Exclamatory

6. Pass me that wrench.

Declarative Imperative Interrogative Exclamatory

7. Who is your boss?

Declarative Imperative Interrogative Exclamatory

8. Yes! I passed the exam!

Declarative Imperative Interrogative Exclamatory

9. A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.

Declarative Imperative Interrogative Exclamatory

10. Oh no! There’s a fire!

Declarative Imperative Interrogative Exclamatory
Exercise 3
Instruction: Determine the type of sentence.

1. The students wanted to go on a fieldtrip.

Type:

2. Can we go to the theme park?

Type:

3. Quit asking questions and be happy.

Type:

4. I’m so excited to go to the theme park!

Type:

5. How far away is the theme park from school?

Type:

Exercise 4
Instruction: create a conversation script between 2 people that exhibits the different
types of sentences.
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Reflection
Write a three-paragraph essay about how different types of sentences helps us in
grammar learning.

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