Types of Sentence
There are four main types of sentences. Can you name what they are called?
They are declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences.
What is a root word?
The main part of a word that gives it its basic meaning is called a Root Word.
What is a prefix?
This is a group of letters added at the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
What is a suffix?
This is a group of letters added in the end of a word to change its meaning.
What is an interrogative sentence?
This sentence ends with a question mark and asks something.
In the word “unhappiness,” the part “happy” is?
What is the meaning of -re prefix?
This prefix means the “again.”
Which suffix means “full of”?
“ful” grateful, thankful
What is an imperative sentence?
“Close the window.” What type of sentence is this?
In the word “replay,” which part of the word tells us the main idea of the word.
Add a prefix to the word fair to make it mean “not fair.”
Which suffix is used when someone does an action?
“–er” teacher
What is an exclamatory sentence?
This sentence type shows strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.
The word “telegraph” is made of a root word and prefixes. Identify the root word.
Which prefix means “before.”
Pre (preheat)
Add a suffix to the word care to make it mean “without care.”
“careless”? (“–less”)
What is a declarative sentence?
This type of sentence tells us something or gives information.
In the word “helpful,” what is the main part of the word that gives it its basic meaning?
Which prefix means “not”?
Un (unhappy)
What is the suffix in the word happiness?
“–ness”