Sentence Types Study Cards

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Declarative Sentence

A sentence that makes a statement or expresses an opinion. It ends with a period.

Interrogative Sentence

A sentence that asks a question. It ends with a question mark.

Imperative Sentence

A sentence that gives a command or makes a request. It can end with a period or an exclamation mark.

Exclamatory Sentence

A sentence that expresses strong emotion or surprise. It ends with an exclamation mark.

Simple Declarative Sentence

A declarative sentence that consists of a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.

Compound Declarative Sentence

A declarative sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Complex Declarative Sentence

A declarative sentence that consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Compound-Complex Declarative Sentence

A declarative sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Simple Interrogative Sentence

An interrogative sentence that consists of a subject and a predicate, asking a direct question.

Compound Interrogative Sentence

An interrogative sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Complex Interrogative Sentence

An interrogative sentence that consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Compound-Complex Interrogative Sentence

An interrogative sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Simple Imperative Sentence

An imperative sentence that consists of a subject (you) and a predicate, giving a direct command or request.

Compound Imperative Sentence

An imperative sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Complex Imperative Sentence

An imperative sentence that consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Compound-Complex Imperative Sentence

An imperative sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Simple Exclamatory Sentence

An exclamatory sentence that consists of a subject and a predicate, expressing a strong emotion or surprise.

Compound Exclamatory Sentence

An exclamatory sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Complex Exclamatory Sentence

An exclamatory sentence that consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Compound-Complex Exclamatory Sentence

An exclamatory sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Declarative Sentence Example

The sun is shining.

Interrogative Sentence Example

Are you coming to the party?

Imperative Sentence Example

Please close the door.

Exclamatory Sentence Example

What a beautiful sunset!

Simple Declarative Sentence Example

She sings beautifully.

Compound Declarative Sentence Example

I like to read, and he likes to write.

Complex Declarative Sentence Example

Although it was raining, they went for a walk.

Compound-Complex Declarative Sentence Example

She studied hard, but she still failed the test because she didn't understand the material.

Simple Interrogative Sentence Example

Do you like ice cream?

Compound Interrogative Sentence Example

Did you go to the store, or did you stay home?

Complex Interrogative Sentence Example

Can you tell me where the nearest library is?

Compound-Complex Interrogative Sentence Example

Do you want to go to the movies, or would you rather stay home and watch TV?

Simple Imperative Sentence Example

Clean your room.

Compound Imperative Sentence Example

Go to the store and buy some milk, but don't forget the bread.

Complex Imperative Sentence Example

If you have time, could you please help me with this project?

Compound-Complex Imperative Sentence Example

Finish your homework, and then you can play video games if you want.

Simple Exclamatory Sentence Example

What a beautiful flower!

Compound Exclamatory Sentence Example

I can't believe it's already Friday, and I still have so much work to do!

Complex Exclamatory Sentence Example

Although I was tired, I couldn't stop laughing at the hilarious joke.

Compound-Complex Exclamatory Sentence Example

She won the race, but she couldn't believe it because she had never won before!

Declarative Sentence Structure

Subject + Verb + Object

Interrogative Sentence Structure

Verb + Subject + Object

Imperative Sentence Structure

Subject + Verb + Object

Exclamatory Sentence Structure

Subject + Verb + Object

Declarative Sentence Function

To make a statement or express an opinion

Interrogative Sentence Function

To ask a question

Imperative Sentence Function

To give a command or make a request

Exclamatory Sentence Function

To express strong emotion or surprise