Name___________________________________________
WRITING SENTENCES
A sentence is a group of words that tells a complete thought.
All sentences begin with a capital letter.
A sentence that just tells something ends with a period.
Add words to each word group below to make them complete sentences.
1. My teacher told me to __________________________________________________________.
2. I can ___________________________________________________________________________.
3. After school, I'll probably ________________________________________________________.
4. I like to _________________________________________________________________________.
5. The best program on TV _________________________________________________________.
6. My uncle _______________________________________________________________________.
7. I can't wait until _________________________________________________________________.
8. Last year, _______________________________________________________________________.
9. The cute, fluffy puppy ___________________________________________________________.
10. My friend _______________________________________________________________________.
11. _______________________________________________________ too much chocolate cake.
12. ___________________________________________________________ a new, 10-speed bike.
13. _______________________________________________________ as soon as it started to rain.
14. _______________________________________________________ a peaceful, mountain lake.
15. _________________________________________________________________ _ under the table.
©Remedia Publications
1
Four Kinds of Sentences
Name___________________________________________
Tall buildings are called skyscrapers.
How tall is that building?
(declarative sentence)
(interrogative sentence)
Please tell me who owns that building.
What a tall building!
(imperative sentence)
(exclamatory sentence)
©Remedia Publications
2
Four Kinds of Sentences
Name___________________________________________
DECLARATIVE SENTENCES
A declarative sentence tells something.
Use a period [ . ].
Example: I like hamburgers.
Add words to each word group below to make them declarative sentences.
Put in the correct punctuation.
1. Our family _______________________________________________________________
2. My cousin _______________________________________________________________
3. I hope you like ___________________________________________________________
4. Yesterday, _______________________________________________________________
5. My friend and I __________________________________________________________
6. Our teacher _____________________________________________________________
7. On my way to school, ____________________________________________________
8. ______________________________________________________________ in the park
9. ____________________________________________________________ after school
10. ___________________________________________________________ in the garage
11. ________________________________________________________ across the street
Write four declarative sentences.
1.
_________________________________________________________________________
2.
_________________________________________________________________________
3.
_________________________________________________________________________
4.
_________________________________________________________________________
©Remedia Publications
3
Four Kinds of Sentences
Name___________________________________________
INTERROGATIVE SENTENCES
An interrogative sentence asks something.
Use a question mark [ ? ].
Example: What time is it?
Write some interrogative sentences. Here are some words you may use to
begin your sentences:
Who
What
When
Why
How
Write two interrogative sentences you might ask a friend.
1.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Write two interrogative sentences that you might ask your teacher.
1.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Write an interrogative sentence about:
1.
a sports car _____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2.
a haircut _______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
©Remedia Publications
4
Four Kinds of Sentences
Name___________________________________________
DECLARATIVE AND
INTERROGATIVE SENTENCES
A declarative sentence tells something.
Use a period [ . ]
An interrogative sentence asks a question.
Use a question mark [ ? ].
Change these interrogative sentences to declarative sentences by
changing the word order. Write your new sentences on the lines.
1.
Is Matt's history book on the table?______________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2.
Are there five Great Lakes?______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3.
Did Jeff forget where he left his coat?____________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
4.
Should we turn in our reports on Monday?________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
5.
Does California border the Pacific Ocean?______________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
6.
Is Mexico south of the United States?____________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
7.
Does Sandy like fried chicken?__________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
8.
Is Canada north of the United States? _____________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
9.
Is this where he wants to build a cabin? _____________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
©Remedia Publications
5
Four Kinds of Sentences
Name___________________________________________
IMPERATIVE SENTENCES
An imperative sentence makes a polite request or gives a command.
Use a period [ . ] at the end of a polite request and most commands.
Example: Please eat your vegetables.
Use an exclamation point [ ! ] at the end of a forceful command.
Example: Turn off that light right now!
Read the sentences. If the sentence is a polite request, write PR on the
line. If it is a command, write C. If it is a forceful command, write FC.
Punctuate each sentence.
1. __________ Stop pulling that cat's tail
2. __________ Please call me later
3. __________ Fifth graders, go to Room 7
4. __________ Look out for that car
5. __________ Wash you hands before you eat
6. __________ Answer the door
7. __________ Please clean your room
8. __________ Don't hurt yourself
9. __________ Call me when you're ready to come home
10. __________ Stay in your own yard
11. __________ Please stay for dinner
12. __________ Turn off that water
13. __________ Please help me move the table
14. __________ Stop hitting your sister
15. __________ Watch out for that tree
16. __________ Please stay in line
©Remedia Publications
6
Four Kinds of Sentences
Name___________________________________________
IMPERATIVE SENTENCES
An imperative sentence makes a polite request or gives a command.
Use a period [ . ] at the end of a polite request and most commands.
Use an exclamation point [ ! ] at the end of a forceful command.
On the lines below, write sentences to show each type of
imperative sentence.
Polite Request
1.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Command
1.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Forceful Command
1.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
©Remedia Publications
7
Four Kinds of Sentences
Name___________________________________________
EXCLAMATORY SENTENCES
An exclamatory sentence expresses joy, surprise, excitement,
anger, or other strong feeling.
Use an exclamation point [ ! ] at the end.
Examples: What a beautiful sunset that is!
That was a terrible movie!
Write an exclamatory sentence for each topic.
a
a
a
a
1.
bowl of spinach
dark, cloudy sky
speeding car
test
a
a
a
a
growling dog
phone call
rainbow
concert
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
5.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
6.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
7.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
8.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
©Remedia Publications
8
Four Kinds of Sentences
Name___________________________________________
IMPERATIVE AND
EXCLAMATORY SENTENCES
An imperative sentence makes a polite request
or gives a command.
An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling.
Read each sentence. If it is an imperative sentence, write IMP on the line.
If it is an exclamatory sentence, write E on the line. Punctuate each sentence.
1. _________ What a tall building that is
2. _________ I'm so excited about the trip
3. _________ Please don't touch the display
4. _________ I just love my new dress
5. _________ Go to the office
6. _________ Call me next week
7. _________ Don't step on that wet cement
8. _________ Please help me wash the dishes
9. _________ Put your bike in the garage
10. _________ This is the best chocolate cake I have ever eaten
11. _________ Stop talking right now
12. _________ What a great day we had
Write an imperative sentence.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Write an exclamatory sentence.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
©Remedia Publications
9
Four Kinds of Sentences
Name___________________________________________
INTERROGATIVE AND
IMPERATIVE SENTENCES
An interrogative sentence asks a question.
An imperative sentence makes a polite request
or gives a command.
Read each sentence. If it is an interrogative sentence, write INT on the line.
If it is an imperative sentence, write IMP on the line. Punctuate each sentence.
1. _________ Where did the dog hide his bone
2. _________ Stop digging holes in the yard
3. _________ Bring me your test paper, please
4. _________ Do you like spaghetti
5. _________ Clean up that mess right now
6. _________ How did you find me
7. _________ Don't miss this great movie
8. _________ Call me when you arrive
9. _________ Are you going to the movie
10. _________ Close the door as you leave
11. _________ Cross the street carefully
12. _________ How much money did you spend
Write an interrogative sentence.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Write an imperative sentence.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
©Remedia Publications
10
Four Kinds of Sentences
Name___________________________________________
DECLARATIVE AND
EXCLAMATORY SENTENCES
A declarative sentence tells something.
An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling.
Read each sentence. If it is a declarative sentence, write D on the line.
If it is an exclamatory sentence, write E on the line. Punctuate each
sentence.
1. _________ We found a good spot for a picnic
2. _________ What great weather for a picnic
3. _________ You may bring potato chips
4. _________ I can't believe all these ants
5. _________ The water in the lake looks clear
6. _________ The water is just like ice
7. _________ Oh no, he fell into the water
8. _________ What a scary feeling I got
9. _________ The girls cleaned up the mess
10. _________ Let's run, it's beginning to rain
Write a declarative sentence.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Write an exclamatory sentence.
_______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
©Remedia Publications
11
Four Kinds of Sentences
Name___________________________________________
FOUR KINDS OF SENTENCES
Read the sentences below. Decide which kind of sentence each one is.
Write D for declarative, INT for interrogative, IMP for imperative, and E for
exclamatory. Punctuate each sentence.
1. _________ Tell me why you're unhappy
2. _________ Why are you so unhappy
3. _________ I am really unhappy
4. _________ That is a good book
5. _________ Have you read the book
6. _________ Please put the book back on the shelf
7. _________ What a fast runner that boy is
8. _________ That boy is the fastest runner in our school
9. _________ Are you a fast runner
10. _________ I rode my bike to the store
11. _________ Watch out for the speeding bike
12. _________ Are you going to ride your bike
Write an example of each kind of sentence.
1.
declarative _____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2.
interrogative ____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3.
imperative ______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
4.
exclamatory ____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
©Remedia Publications
12
Four Kinds of Sentences
Answer Key
Page 1
Sentences will vary. 1~10. end with period. 11~15. begin with capital letter.
Page 2
No answers required.
Page 3
Sentences will vary. 1~7. end with period. 8~11. begin with capital letter.
Page 4
Sentences will vary; however all should end with question mark.
Page 5
1. Matt's history book is on the table. 2. There are five Great Lakes. 3. Jeff forgot where
he left his coat. 4. We should turn in our reports on Monday. 5. California borders the
Pacific Ocean. 6. Mexico is south of the United States. 7. Sandy likes fried chicken.
8. Canada is north of the United States. 9. This is where he wants to build a cabin.
Page 6
1. C/FC 2. PR 3. C 4. FC 5. C 6. C 7. PR 8. C/FC 9. C 10. C/FC 11. PR 12. C/
FC 13. PR 14. FC 15. FC 16. PR
Pages 7~8
Sentences will vary.
Page 9
1. E 2. E 3. IMP 4. E 5. IMP 6. IMP 7. IMP 8. IMP 9. IMP 10. E 11. IMP 12. E
Sentences will vary.
Page 10
1. INT 2. IMP 3. IMP 4. INT 5. IMP 6. INT 7. IMP 8. IMP 9. INT 10. IMP 11. IMP
12. INT Sentences will vary.
Page 11
1. D 2. E 3. D 4. E 5. D 6. E 7. E 8. E 9. D 10. E
Page 12
1. IMP 2. INT 3. D 4. D 5. INT 6. IMP 7. E 8. D 9. INT 10. D 11. E 12. INT
Sentences will vary.
Page 13
Sentences will vary. 1. INT 2. D 3. E 4. IMP 5. IMP 6. E/IMP 7. INT 8. D 9. D 10.
E 11. INT 12. INT
Page 14
1. E 2. D 3. INT 4. E/D 5. INT 6. D 7. INT 8. E 9. D 10. IMP 11. IMP 12. INT
Sentences will vary.
Page 15
1. INT 2. E 3. D 4. E 5. INT 6. IMP 7. D 8. IMP 9. INT 10. D 11. E 12. IMP
Sentences will vary.
Sentences will vary.
Pages 16~17 Sentences will vary.
Page 18
1. INT 2. D 3. IMP 4. E 5. INT 6. IMP 7. IMP 8. INT 9. D 10. E 11. D 12. E 13.
D 14. INT 15. IMP
Pages 19~20 Sentences will vary.
Page 21
popcorn
Page 22
Top: 1. 1. [.] IMP, 2. [?] INT, 3. [.] DEC, 4. [.] IMP, 5. [!] EXC, 6. [?] INT, 7. [?] INT, 8. [.]
DEC, 9. [?] INT, 10. [.] IMP, Bottom: 1. [.] DEC, 2. [.] IMP, 3. [.] DEC, 4. [?] INT, 5. [?]
INT, 6. [!] EXC, 7. [.] DEC, 8. [.] IMP, 9. [?] INT, 10. [.] DEC
Pre/Post Test: 1. exclamatory 2. interrogative 3. imperative 4. declarative 5. exclamatory
6. interrogative 7. imperative 8. declarative Sentences will vary.
©Remedia Publications
24
Four Kinds of Sentences