Is the sentence a statement, question, command or exclamation?
key notes :
✨ Types of Sentences ✨
There are 4 main types of sentences in English:
| Statement (Declarative Sentence) 📝 |
Purpose: To give information or tell something.
Punctuation: Ends with a full stop (.)
Examples:
- 🌞 The sun rises in the east.
- 🐶 My dog loves to play.
Tip: Ask yourself: “Is this telling me something?” ✅
| Question (Interrogative Sentence ❓) |
Purpose: To ask something.
Punctuation: Ends with a question mark (?)
Examples:
- ❓ What is your name?
- 🍎 Do you like apples?
Tip: Ask yourself: “Am I asking something?” 🤔
| Command (Imperative Sentence 👮♂️) |
Purpose: To give an order, instruction, or request.
Punctuation: Usually ends with a full stop (.), sometimes with an exclamation mark (!)
Examples:
- 🚪 Close the door.
- ✏️ Write your name on the paper!
Tip: Ask yourself: “Am I telling someone to do something?” 💪
| Exclamation (Exclamatory Sentence 😲) |
Purpose: To show strong feeling like surprise, joy, anger, or excitement.
Punctuation: Ends with an exclamation mark (!)
Examples:
- 🎉 Hurray! We won the game!
- 🌟 What a beautiful rainbow!
Tip: Ask yourself: “Am I showing strong emotion?” ❤️
| 🎨 Colourful Memory Tip: |
| Emoji | Sentence Type | Ends With |
|---|---|---|
| 📝 | Statement | . |
| ❓ | Question | ? |
| 👮♂️ | Command | . / ! |
| 😲 | Exclamation | ! |
| Quick Trick for Kids: |
- Tell → Statement
- Ask → Question
- Do → Command
- Wow! → Exclamation
Let’s practice!
