Types of Sentences — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which sentence is an exclamatory sentence?
A) The bus arrives at seven thirty.
B) Could you open the window?
C) Read the directions before you begin.
D) That sunset is absolutely breathtaking!
The correct answer is D) That sunset is absolutely breathtaking!. Which sentence is an exclamatory sentence — the answer is That sunset is absolutely breathtaking!.
2. What type of sentence is "Bring your permission slip tomorrow"?
A) declarative
B) interrogative
C) imperative
D) exclamatory
The correct answer is C) imperative. What type of sentence is "Bring your permission slip tomorrow" — the answer is imperative.
3. Which pair of sentences both have the correct end punctuation?
A) Is it raining outside? / Grab an umbrella.
B) Close the gate. / When do we leave!
C) That was scary? / The cat is sleeping.
D) Help me carry this! / Where are you.
The correct answer is A) Is it raining outside? / Grab an umbrella.. Which pair of sentences both have the correct end punctuation — the answer is Is it raining outside? / Grab an umbrella..
4. An interrogative sentence is used to _____.
A) express surprise or excitement
B) give directions or commands
C) ask a question
D) share facts or information
The correct answer is C) ask a question. An interrogative sentence is used to _____. — the answer is ask a question.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The sentence "The Earth has one moon" is a declarative sentence.
"The Earth has one moon" states a fact about our planet, and sentences that make statements are called declarative.
2. The sentence "Stop running in the hallway" is an imperative sentence.
"Stop running in the hallway" gives a direct command telling someone to change their behavior, which makes it imperative.
3. A sentence that shows strong surprise ends with an exclamation point.
Strong surprise is a big emotion, and sentences with big emotions are exclamatory, so they need an exclamation point at the end.
4. The sentence "What time does school start?" is an interrogative sentence.
"What time does school start?" asks about a specific time, and any sentence that asks a question is called interrogative.
5. An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request.
Imperative sentences either tell someone what to do (a command) or ask them politely (a request), so "request" fills the blank.