How it works
Each free sheet draws 10 of 150 sentences, with the kinds to circle under each. A statement tells, a question asks, a command tells someone to do something, and an exclamation shows strong feeling.
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Three sets
Set picks one. Statement or question has two choices a sentence, for first graders. All four kinds, where the page opens, adds commands and exclamations. Declarative to exclamatory uses the grammar names: declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory.
Look at the end mark, then the words
A question mark means a question. A period is a statement unless the sentence tells someone to do something (Take out a pencil.), which makes it a command. An exclamation point shows strong feeling: We finally made it!
- In our sentences commands end with a period, so no sentence fits two kinds. Watch out! would be both.
Questions and answers
What are the 4 types of sentences?
Statement (declarative), question (interrogative), command (imperative) and exclamation (exclamatory). They are named for what the sentence does: tell, ask, direct or show feeling.
What grade learns types of sentences?
The Common Core asks first graders to write declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamatory sentences (L.1.1j) and to recognize and name end punctuation in kindergarten (L.K.2b).
Is there an answer key?
Yes. It prints as the last page unless you untick Add an answer key as the last page under More options. It circles the right kind under each sentence of the sheet you print.