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1.2.1

Declarative and Interrogative Sentences

A declarative sentence is a statement and ends with a

period.
An interrogative sentence asks a question, and it ends
with a question mark.

Jim went to the play. (declarative)

What time does the game start? (interrogative)

> Identify each as a declarative or interrogative sentence.

1.    My favorite flavor of ice cream is chocolate.

2.    Can you come to my party?
3.    Where did you get your coat?
4.    I am going to the movies.
5.    He has red hair.
6.    Will you help me find my keys?
7.    Jasmine draws with colored pencils.
8.    Why did Ross leave early?
9.    How will we get to the science museum?
10.    When did Mariel start taking violin lessons?

> Revisit a piece of your writing. Edit the draft to make sure interrogative and
declarative sentences are used correctly.

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1.2.2

Imperative and Exclamatory Sentences

An imperative sentence is a command and is usually

punctuated with a period.
An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling and
ends with an exclamation point. The exclamation
point is used to highlight a strong feeling.

You must do your homework. (imperative)

I can’t believe they lost the game! (exclamatory)

> Identify each as an imperative or exclamatory sentence.

1.    Don’t forget that you have to clean the fishtank.

2.    I am so excited about my party!
3.    I can’t wait for the concert to start!
4.    Explain why you can’t find your books.
5.    His dog just ran away!
6.    Turn in your homework today.
7.    You may not talk during the test.
8.    We just won the championship game!
9.    Hang your coats before you come into the classroom.
10.    Put all recyclables in the blue and green bins.

> Revisit a piece of your writing. Edit the draft to make sure imperative and
exclamatory sentences are used correctly.

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1.2.3

Identify Kinds of Sentences

A declarative sentence is a statement and ends with a

period.
An interrogative sentence asks a question, and it ends
with a question mark.
An imperative sentence is a command and is usually
punctuated with a period.
An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling and
ends with an exclamation point.

> Identify each sentence as declarative, interrogative, imperative, or

exclamatory.

1.    How old are you?

2.    I am so happy to see you!
3.    You must eat your dinner before you have dessert.
4.    Walk in the hallway.
5.    Do you like art or music class better?
6.    The sun is bright today.
7.    They went to the museum.
8.    Happy Birthday!
9.    Do not leave until the teacher tells you to.
10.    I will wait for you outside the bookstore.

> Revisit a piece of your writing. Edit the draft to make sure all sentence types
are used correctly.

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1.2.4

Review Kinds of Sentences

A declarative sentence is a statement and ends with a

period.
An interrogative sentence asks a question, and it ends
with a question mark.
An imperative sentence is a command and is usually
punctuated with a period.
An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling and
ends with an exclamation point.

> Rewrite each sentence to make it the type indicated in parentheses.

1.    He is wearing a green shirt. (interrogative)

2.    He is taking the trash outside. (imperative)
3.    We need to find our lost dog. (exclamatory)
4.    Sit quietly during the show. (declarative)
5.    The other team won! (interrogative)

> Revisit a piece of your writing. Edit the draft to make sure all sentence types are
used correctly.

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Connect to Writing: Using Different Kinds of Sentences

> Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question.
Read the following paragraph about going to a friend’s birthday party. Look for
any revisions that should be made. Then answer the questions that follow.

(1) On Saturday, Dana is having her birthday party. (2) I’m so excited.
(3) Do you think they will have games! (4) My mom is going to drop me off at
4 o’clock. (5) I hope we all have a great time!

1. Which statement does not end with the correct punctuation mark?

A. On Saturday, Dana is having her birthday party.

B. I’m so excited.
C. My mom is going to drop me off at 4 o’clock.
D. I hope we all have a great time!

2. What change should be made in sentence 3?

A. It should written with a question mark.

B. It should be written with a period.
C. It should have a subject.
D. Make no change.

> Write about a birthday you remember. Be sure to include each type of sentence
in your writing.

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