Is the sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative or exclamatory?

Key Notes:

✨ Sentence Types✨

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. ✅
We can classify sentences into four types based on their purpose.

Declarative Sentence (Statement) 📝

Purpose: To give information or state a fact.

Punctuation: Ends with a full stop (.)

Examples:

  • I love reading books. 📚
  • The sun rises in the east. 🌅

Tip: Declarative = Declare a fact ✅

Interrogative Sentence (Question) ❓

Purpose: To ask a question.

Punctuation: Ends with a question mark (?)

Examples:

  • Where is your notebook? 📓
  • Did you complete your homework? 🏠

Tip: Interrogative = Inquire or ask something ❓

Imperative Sentence (Command/Request) 🚦

Purpose: To give a command, request, or advice.

Punctuation: Ends with a full stop (.) or exclamation mark (!)

Examples:

  • Close the door. 🚪
  • Please help me with this task. 🙏
  • Stop shouting! 🛑

Tip: Imperative = Instruct or request 🗣️

Exclamatory Sentence (Strong Feeling) 😲

Purpose: To express strong emotion (surprise, joy, anger, excitement).

Punctuation: Ends with an exclamation mark (!)

Examples:

  • Wow! That’s amazing! ✨
  • I can’t believe we won the match! 🏆

Tip: Exclamatory = Express emotion strongly ❤️

🟢 Quick Tips to Identify Sentence Type:
Sentence TypePunctuationExampleEmoji Hint
Declarative.I like ice cream.🍦
Interrogative?Are you coming?❓
Imperative. / !Sit down!🪑
Exclamatory!What a beautiful view!🌄
🎨 Fun Trick to Remember:

D.I.E.I.

  • D = Declarative
  • I = Interrogative
  • E = Exclamatory
  • I = Imperative

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