Definition
Examples
What's Missing?
Final Jeopardy
200

asks a question. It always ends with a question mark (?).

interrogative question

200

I’ve never been so proud in my life!

Exclamatory 

200

What punctuation is missing from this sentence? Name the sentence type AND rewrite the sentence.


The dog is sleeping on the couch

The dog is sleeping on the couch.


Declarative 

300

shows strong feeling or excitement. It always ends with an exclamation point ( ! ).

exclamatory sentence

300

Could you explain that one more time, please?

Interrogative 

300

What punctuation is missing from this sentence? Name the sentence type AND rewrite the sentence.


Clean your desk

Clean your desk. 


Imperative

400

makes a statement or expresses an idea or opinion. It ends with a period ( . )

declarative 

400

Everyone in the room seemed to know the answer except me.

Declarative 

400

What punctuation is missing from this sentence? Name the sentence type AND rewrite the sentence.


I can’t believe we won

I can’t believe we won! 


Exclamatory 

500

Gives a command, direction, or request. It also usually ends with a period ( . ), but it can end with an exclamation point ( ! ) if it shows strong emotion.

imperative sentence

500

Consider how your actions affect others.

Imperative 
500

What punctuation is missing from this sentence? Name the sentence type AND rewrite the sentence.


Can you help me

Can you help me? 


Interrogative 

500

What type of sentence is this?


I wonder if anyone remembered to turn off the lights?

Declarative.

This is not directly asking a question, rather this sentences is stating a thought that a person is having.