Types of Sentences

Intermediate

Grammar Type: Sentence Function

📘 Rule Summary

English sentences are categorized based on purpose into four main types: Declarative – states a fact Interrogative – asks a question Imperative – gives a command Exclamatory – shows strong emotion Mastering all four helps learners express themselves clearly, correctly, and effectively in every situation.

📝 Examples

I like reading. (Declarative)

Do you like reading? (Interrogative)

Please sit down. (Imperative)

What a beautiful day! (Exclamatory)

📖 Explanation

🧑‍🏫 Day 12: Types of Sentences – Expressing Yourself with Clarity

📍 Sentence function is more than grammar—it’s communication style. Every sentence you write or say has a purpose.

🌱 Level 1 – Beginner (A1–A2): Understand the Four Types

TypePurposeExample
DeclarativeStates fact/opinionI love pizza.
InterrogativeAsks a questionDo you like pizza?
ImperativeGives a commandClose the door.
ExclamatoryShows strong emotionWhat a tasty pizza!

🎯 Learn to Recognize:

  • Declarative ends with a .
  • Interrogative ends with a ?
  • Imperative ends with . or !
  • Exclamatory always ends with !

🌿 Level 2 – Intermediate (B1–B2): Build & Transform Sentences

✅ Practice 1: Change the sentence type

  • Declarative: I am tired.
  • Interrogative: Are you tired?
  • Imperative: Take rest.
  • Exclamatory: I’m so tired!

✅ Practice 2: Match sentence to mood

MoodSentence
FriendlyPlease come in. (Imperative)
CuriousWhere are you from? (Interrogative)
ExcitedThat’s amazing! (Exclamatory)
InformativeI’m learning French. (Declarative)

🌳 Level 3 – Advanced (C1–C2): Purposeful Expression in Real Contexts

ContextSentence TypeExample
Email to bossImperativeKindly find the attached report.
Interview questionInterrogativeWhat are your strengths?
StorytellingExclamatorySuddenly, the lights went off!
PresentationsDeclarativeThis strategy increased our ROI by 20%.

🧠 Pro Tips (Global English Standards)

  • Use imperatives politely:
    ✅ Please send me the file.
    ❌ Send me the file now.
  • Avoid too many exclamations in formal writing.
  • Interrogatives often begin with:
    • WH- words: who, what, when, where, why, how
    • Auxiliary verbs: do, is, have, can

🧩 Sentence Classification Game Prompt

“Look at these sentences. What type are they?”

  1. Could you help me, please? → Interrogative
  2. Don’t touch that! → Imperative
  3. The train arrives at 9 AM. → Declarative
  4. Wow, that’s incredible! → Exclamatory

🧠 Practice Quiz