Types of Sentences — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Add the correct ending punctuation at the end of the sentence.
1. The library is open on Saturday.
This is a declarative sentence that makes a statement, so it ends with a period.
2. Can you help me carry these bags?
This is an interrogative sentence that asks a question, so it ends with a question mark.
3. Sit down and open your books.
This is an imperative sentence that gives a command. It is a calm instruction, so it ends with a period.
4. We won the championship game!
This is an exclamatory sentence that expresses strong excitement, so it ends with an exclamation point.
5. Where did you put your backpack?
This is an interrogative sentence that asks a question, so it ends with a question mark.
6. My favorite color is blue.
This is a declarative sentence that makes a statement, so it ends with a period.
7. Look both ways before crossing.
This is an imperative sentence that gives a direction. It is a calm instruction, so it ends with a period.
8. What an incredible sunset that was!
This is an exclamatory sentence that expresses strong feeling, so it ends with an exclamation point.
9. How many pets do you have?
This is an interrogative sentence that asks a question, so it ends with a question mark.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
The cat is sleeping on the mat.
→ declarative
imperative
Where is your lunchbox?
→ interrogative
exclamatory
Clean your room right now.
→ imperative
declarative
I cannot believe we won!
→ exclamatory
interrogative
A declarative sentence makes a statement (The cat is sleeping). An interrogative sentence asks a question (Where is your lunchbox?). An imperative sentence gives a command (Clean your room). An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling (I cannot believe we won!).