Types of Sentences — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which sentence is a declarative sentence?
A) Hurry up or we will be late!
B) Did you remember your lunch?
C) Close the window, please.
D) The library opens at nine in the morning.
A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period. This sentence states a fact about the library.
2. What type of sentence is "How far is it to the nearest park?"
A) exclamatory
B) interrogative
C) declarative
D) imperative
An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark.
3. Which pair of punctuation marks is used correctly?
A) Where are you going. / Sit down!
B) That hurts! / What is your name?
C) I like apples? / Come here.
D) Run fast. / The sky is blue!
'That hurts!' is exclamatory because it expresses strong feeling. 'What is your name?' is interrogative because it asks a question.
4. Read the sentence: "Do not touch the hot stove." What type of sentence is this?
A) declarative
B) interrogative
C) exclamatory
D) imperative
An imperative sentence gives a command, direction, or request, telling someone to do something.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A sentence that tells you to do something is an imperative sentence.
Imperative sentences give commands, directions, or requests, telling someone to do something.
2. The sentence "Is today Monday?" is an interrogative sentence.
This sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark, making it an interrogative sentence.
3. A declarative sentence ends with a period.
Declarative sentences make statements and always end with a period.
4. The sentence "I cannot believe my eyes!" expresses strong feeling.
Exclamatory sentences express strong feelings or emotions and end with an exclamation point.
5. An imperative sentence often starts with a verb.
Imperative sentences often begin with a verb because they give a command or instruction, such as 'Sit down' or 'Clean your room.'