Types of Sentences — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
Where is your homework.
Corrected: Where is your homework?
The corrected sentence is: "Where is your homework?". The original sentence "Where is your homework." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
Watch out for that car?
Corrected: Watch out for that car!
The corrected sentence is: "Watch out for that car!". The original sentence "Watch out for that car?" contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
The sun rises in the east!
Corrected: The sun rises in the east.
The corrected sentence is: "The sun rises in the east.". The original sentence "The sun rises in the east!" contained an error that needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A sentence that asks a question is called an interrogative sentence.
An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark.
2. A sentence that shows strong feeling ends with an exclamation point.
Exclamatory sentences express strong emotion and always end with an exclamation point.
3. A sentence that makes a statement is called a declarative sentence.
A declarative sentence makes a statement or tells the reader something and ends with a period.
4. A sentence that gives a command is called an imperative sentence.
An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request, and it usually ends with a period.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A declarative sentence ends with a period.
True False
Declarative sentences make statements and always end with a period.
2. An interrogative sentence gives a command or request.
True False
Imperative sentences can end with a period or an exclamation point, depending on the strength of the command.
3. An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling or excitement.
True False
Interrogative sentences always ask a question and end with a question mark.