Types of Sentences — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Add the correct ending punctuation at the end of the sentence.
1. Dogs are loyal and friendly animals.
This is a declarative sentence that makes a statement, so it ends with a period.
2. Did you finish your homework yet?
This is an interrogative sentence that asks a question, so it ends with a question mark.
3. That spider is enormous!
This is an exclamatory sentence that expresses strong feeling or surprise, so it ends with an exclamation point.
4. Please pass the salt and pepper.
This is an imperative sentence that makes a polite request, so it ends with a period.
5. What time does the movie start?
This is an interrogative sentence that asks a question, so it ends with a question mark.
6. Brush your teeth before going to bed.
This is an imperative sentence that gives a direction. It is a calm instruction, so it ends with a period.
7. I just got a perfect score!
This is an exclamatory sentence that expresses strong excitement, so it ends with an exclamation point.
8. Earth revolves around the sun.
This is a declarative sentence that states a fact, so it ends with a period.
9. May I borrow your pencil?
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.
Turn off the lights.
→ imperative
exclamatory
What is your favorite food?
→ interrogative
declarative
This is the best day ever!
→ exclamatory
interrogative
Spiders have eight legs.
→ declarative
imperative
An imperative sentence gives a command (Turn off the lights). An interrogative sentence asks a question (What is your favorite food?). An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling (This is the best day ever!). A declarative sentence makes a statement (Spiders have eight legs).