Sentence Types
Declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences
What are Sentence Types?
English sentences are classified by purpose into four types: declarative (statements), interrogative (questions), imperative (commands), and exclamatory (exclamations). Each type serves a different communicative function.
Four Sentence Types
Declarative
Makes a statement or states a fact. Ends with a period. The most common sentence type.
The earth revolves around the sun.
Interrogative
Asks a question. Ends with a question mark. Includes yes/no questions, wh-questions, and choice questions.
Where do you live?
Do you like coffee?
Imperative
Gives a command, request, or advice. The subject "you" is implied. Can end with a period or exclamation mark.
Exclamatory
Expresses strong emotion. Ends with an exclamation mark. Often begins with "What" or "How".
What a beautiful day!
How fast he runs!