Types of Sentences
Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, ExclamatoryLearn the 4 types of sentences and how to transform between them!
📖 Let’s Learn Types of Sentences!
Every sentence you speak or write is one of 4 types: Declarative (tells something), Interrogative (asks a question), Imperative (gives a command), or Exclamatory (shows strong feeling).
Knowing these 4 types helps you write with variety and purpose. You can also transform one type into another — a key skill tested in exams!
💡 The Rule
Declarative = statement, ends with . (The sky is blue.)
Interrogative = question, ends with ? (Is the sky blue?)
Imperative = command/request, ends with . or ! (Look at the sky.)
Exclamatory = strong emotion, ends with ! (How blue the sky is!)
🎯 Key Concept
📝 Declarative: India is a great country.
❓ Interrogative: Is India a great country?
👉 Imperative: Study about India.
❗ Exclamatory: What a great country India is!
📋 The 4 Types
Makes a statement. Ends with period (.)
Asks a question. Ends with question mark (?)
Gives command or request. Ends with . or !
Shows strong feeling. Ends with exclamation (!)
📝 Examples & Practice
Learn with organized examples and sentences!
Declarative (Statements)
Interrogative (Questions)
Imperative (Commands & Requests)
Exclamatory (Strong Feelings)
📢 Read & Identify the Type
Say each sentence — which type is it?
✏️ Identify the Sentence Type
Choose the right answer!
1. “The Sun rises in the east.” is a ___ sentence.
2. “Where does the Sun rise?” is a ___ sentence.
3. “Open your books.” is a ___ sentence.
4. “What a beautiful day!” is a ___ sentence.
5. Declarative sentences end with a ___.
🎯 Which Type?
Click each sentence to identify its type!
Click any to check!
📝 Transformation Practice
See how one idea becomes 4 different sentence types!
Declarative: The Taj Mahal is beautiful. Interrogative: Is the Taj Mahal beautiful? Imperative: Visit the Taj Mahal. Exclamatory: How beautiful the Taj Mahal is!
Declarative: Aarav runs fast. Interrogative: Does Aarav run fast? Imperative: Run fast, Aarav! Exclamatory: How fast Aarav runs!
Declarative: It is raining. Interrogative: Is it raining? Imperative: Take an umbrella. Exclamatory: What heavy rain!
Declarative: She sings well. Interrogative: Does she sing well? Imperative: Sing a song for us. Exclamatory: How beautifully she sings!
Memory Trick
Remember D-I-I-E:
Declarative = Declares/tells (period .)
Interrogative = Inquires/asks (question ?)
Imperative = Instructs/commands (period . or !)
Exclamatory = Emotion! (exclamation !)
🎮 Types of Sentences Quiz
Test what you’ve learned!
A declarative sentence…
An interrogative sentence ends with…
“Close the door.” is…
“What a lovely day!” is…
How many sentence types are there?
“Does she sing?” is…
Which starts with “What a” or “How”?
“Please sit down.” is…
🎉 Quiz Complete!
0/8Fun Facts
About 80% of all sentences in English are declarative! Statements are the most common type because most communication is sharing information.
The exclamation mark (!) was originally called the “mark of admiration” in the 15th century. It comes from the Latin word “io” meaning joy!
🧠 Tips for Parents
Label Daily Speech
At dinner, identify sentence types: “Pass the salt — that’s IMPERATIVE!” “How tasty! — that’s EXCLAMATORY!” Makes it fun and natural.
Transformation Exercise
Give one fact, child converts to all 4 types. “The cat is cute” → question, command, exclamation. Great exam practice!
Find in Books
While reading, ask: “What type of sentence is this?” Builds automatic recognition.