Kinds of Sentences - 6th Grade Grammar
There are four different types of sentences. Each begins with a capital letter and ends with an end mark.
| A declarative sentence makes a statement. It ends with a period. | We watched the snow fall. Tennis, badminton, table tennis, and racquetball are types of racquet sports. I enjoy tennis because we play outdoors in the spring and summer. Racquetball is much faster than tennis because you hit the ball against a wall. |
| An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question mark. | How much will we get? Which racquet sport do you enjoy most? Have you played tennis on an indoor court? |
| An imperative sentence tells or asks someone to do something. It ends with a period. | Listen to the forecast. Tell me more about badminton. Always wear protective goggles when you play racquetball. |
| An exclamatory sentence shows strong feelings. It ends with an exclamation mark. | Snow days are my favorite! Look out for the ball! |
Kinds of Sentences Activity - 6th Grade Grammar
FAQs
Q: What are the four kinds of sentences?
A: The four kinds of sentences are declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory. Declarative sentences make a statement, interrogative sentences ask a question, imperative sentences give a command, and exclamatory sentences express strong emotion.
Q: How can you identify declarative sentences?
A: Declarative sentences make a statement and end with a period. For example, The dog ran through the yard. I went to the store after school. You can identify a declarative sentence by the fact that it makes a statement and always ends in a period.
Q: What are some tips for writing interrogative sentences?
A: To write an interrogative sentence that asks a question, start by using a question word like who, what, when, where, why, or how. Make sure the sentence ends with a question mark instead of a period. For example: What time does the movie start? Where should we go for dinner? Who is your favorite author?
Q: How are imperative sentences different from other sentences?
A: Imperative sentences give a command or make a request rather than stating a fact. They often begin with an implied "you" and end with a period or exclamation point. For example: Close the door. Bring me a pillow. Imperative sentences differ by giving orders or directions rather than providing information.
Q: What punctuation clue helps identify exclamatory sentences?
A: Exclamatory sentences always end with an exclamation point because they express strong emotion or emphasis. For example, I love this song! That was a fantastic movie! The exclamation point is a key clue that the sentence has an exclamatory style.
Q: Where can I find worksheets for more sentence practice?
A: Some good sites for sentence worksheets include k12reader.com, superteacherworksheets.com, https://www.elafree.com/, https://www.quizurenglish.com/, and thoughtco.com. They offer free printable worksheets with practice identifying all kinds of sentences and using proper end punctuation. This can provide more examples and reinforcement.