Types of Sentences by Thapelo Segobye https://padlet.com/segobyett/k59tpmwduboi3aur Made with serendipity en-us 2021-07-30 14:39:00 UTC 2026-02-12 07:54:36 UTC hello@padlet.com Types of Sentences segobyett https://padlet.com/segobyett/k59tpmwduboi3aur/wish/1665040170
  • Declarative: These forms of sentences are in form of a statement or they are meant to convey a information.
  • Imperative: This is where by one is either requesting for a thing or they are giving directions or a command. It can either end with a exclamation mark or a period.
  • Exclamatory: This is a form of sentence where one expresses emotions and it closes with an exclamation mark.
  • Interrogative: Like the word suggest, this sentences are questioning or they are investigative and always ends with a question mark. 
    • ]]>     2021-07-30 14:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/segobyett/k59tpmwduboi3aur/wish/1665040170     Types of Sentences__Continued segobyett https://padlet.com/segobyett/k59tpmwduboi3aur/wish/1666575828 1. Declarative Sentence (statement)
    Declarative sentences make a statement. They tell us something. They give us information, and they normally end with a full-stop/period.
    The usual word order for the declarative sentence is:
    • subject + verb...
    Declarative sentences can be positive or negative. Look at these examples:
    positive-negative
    I like coffee. | I do not like coffee.
    We watched TV last night. | We did not watch TV last night.
    Declarative sentences are the most common type of sentence.
    2. Interrogative Sentence (question)
    Interrogative sentences ask a question. They ask us something. They want information, and they always end with a question mark.
    The usual word order for the interrogative sentence is:
    • (wh-word +) auxiliary + subject + verb...
    Interrogative sentences can be positive or negative. Look at these examples:
    positive-negative
    Do you like coffee? | Don't you like coffee?
    Why did you go? | Why didn't you go?
    3. Imperative Sentence (command)
    Imperative sentences give a command. They tell us to do something, and they end with a full-stop/period (.) or exclamation mark/point (!).
    The usual word order for the imperative sentence is:
    • base verb...
    Note that there is usually no subject—because the subject is understood, it is YOU.
    Imperative sentences can be positive or negative. Look at these examples:
    positive-negative
    Stop! | Do not stop!
    Give her coffee. | Don't give her coffee.
    4. Exclamative Sentence (exclamation)
    Exclamative sentences express strong emotion/surprise—an exclamation—and they always end with an exclamation mark/point (!).
    The usual word order for the exclamative sentence is:
    • What (+ adjective) + noun + subject + verb
    • How (+ adjective/adverb) + subject + verb
    Look at these examples:
    • What a liar he is!
    • What an exciting movie it was!
    • How he lied!
    • How exciting the movie was!
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