Sentences in the English language are divided into four main types: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.
Declarative Sentences: A declarative sentence is the most common type of sentence and is used to make a statement or to state a fact. These sentences end with a period (“.”). Examples include:
• “I am going to the store.”
• “The sky is blue.”
Interrogative Sentences: An interrogative sentence is used to ask a question and ends with a question mark (“?”). Examples include:
• “Are you going to the store?”
• “When is the party?”
Imperative Sentences: An imperative sentence is used to give someone a command and can end with a period or an exclamation mark (“!”). It is also known as a command sentence. Examples include:
• “Please finish your homework.”
• “Close the window!”
Exclamatory Sentences: An exclamatory sentence is used to express strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark (“!”). Examples include:
• “You are so beautiful!”
• “Good job!”
