Welcome to our English lesson! Today, we will learn about different types of sentences. Understanding whether a sentence is a statement, question, command, or exclamation will help us communicate better. Let’s break it down!
What are the Types of Sentences?
1. Statement
A statement is a sentence that tells us something. It gives information and ends with a full stop (.).
Example: The cat is sleeping.
2. Question
A question asks for information. It usually starts with words like who, what, where, when, why, or how, and ends with a question mark (?).
Example: Where is my book?
3. Command
A command gives an order or tells someone to do something. It often starts with a verb and ends with a full stop (.) or an exclamation mark (!).
Example: Please close the door.
4. Exclamation
An exclamation shows strong feelings or emotions. It often starts with “what” or “how” and ends with an exclamation mark (!).
Example: What a beautiful day!
Key Rules to Remember
- Statements provide information and always end with a full stop.
- Questions ask something and always end with a question mark.
- Commands tell someone to do something and may end with a full stop or an exclamation mark.
- Exclamations express strong feelings and always end with an exclamation mark.
Tips and Tricks
- Look for the punctuation at the end of the sentence. This gives you a big hint about its type!
- Think about the purpose of the sentence. Is it giving information, asking something, telling someone to do something, or expressing a feeling?
- Practice by changing statements into questions or commands to see how they can change!
Questions to Practice
Easy Level Questions
- The sky is blue. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- What time is it? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Close the window. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- How amazing this is! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- I like ice cream. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Can you help me? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Turn off the lights! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- What a lovely flower! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- The dog is barking. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Where are you going? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Sit down. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- How tall the tree is! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- The sun is shining. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Is it raining? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Please wash your hands. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- How exciting the game was! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- The train is late. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Why are you sad? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Let’s go outside! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- What a great idea! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
Medium Level Questions
- I will finish my homework. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Why did you do that? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Please don’t shout. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- How beautiful the sunset is! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- The book is on the table. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Can I borrow your pencil? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Look at that star! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- My birthday is in June. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Have you seen my keys? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Don’t forget your jacket! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- The cake looks delicious. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Can you believe it? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Turn down the music. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- What an incredible story! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- The flowers are blooming. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Are we there yet? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Get ready for school! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- What a surprise to see you! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- My brother plays football. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Why are you laughing? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
Hard Level Questions
- I will always remember this day. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- What a fantastic performance that was! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Can you tell me where the library is? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- The teacher asked us to be quiet. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- How clever you are! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- She enjoys reading every evening. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Why did the chicken cross the road? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Don’t forget to bring your lunch! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- What an extraordinary adventure that was! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- The weather is so unpredictable! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Are you going to the party? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Remember to do your chores! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- How interesting the museum was! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- I cannot believe it is already December. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- That was an excellent presentation! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Do you know how to ride a bike? (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- Finish your dinner before dessert! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- What a wonderful performance that was! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- The movie starts at 7 PM. (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
- How thrilling the roller coaster ride was! (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation?)
Answers with Explanations
Easy Level Answers
- Statement – It tells us something.
- Question – It asks for information.
- Command – It tells someone to do something.
- Exclamation – It shows an emotion.
- Statement – It tells us a fact.
- Question – It asks for help.
- Command – It gives an order.
- Exclamation – It shows excitement.
- Statement – It provides information.
- Question – It asks something.
- Command – It tells someone to act.
- Exclamation – It expresses a feeling.
- Statement – It gives information.
- Question – It asks something.
- Command – It instructs someone to do something.
- Exclamation – It shows excitement.
- Statement – It tells us a fact.
- Question – It asks for information.
- Command – It gives an order.
- Exclamation – It expresses strong feelings.
Medium Level Answers
- Statement – It tells us about homework.
- Question – It asks why something happened.
- Command – It tells someone not to shout.
- Exclamation – It expresses admiration.
- Statement – It tells us where the book is.
- Question – It asks to borrow something.
- Exclamation – It expresses excitement.
- Statement – It states when the birthday is.
- Question – It asks about keys.
- Command – It instructs someone.
- Statement – It describes the cake.
- Question – It asks for confirmation.
- Command – It gives an order.
- Exclamation – It shows excitement.
- Statement – It gives information about flowers.
- Question – It asks about a location.
- Command – It gives an instruction.
- Exclamation – It shows surprise.
- Statement – It tells us about a brother.
- Question – It asks about laughter.
Hard Level Answers
- Statement – It expresses a memory.
- Exclamation – It shows excitement about a performance.
- Question – It asks for directions.
- Statement – It tells us what the teacher said.
- Exclamation – It shows admiration.
- Statement – It tells us about her reading habits.
- Question – It asks for a reason.
- Command – It gives an instruction.
- Exclamation – It shows excitement about an adventure.
- Exclamation – It expresses an opinion about the weather.
- Question – It asks about a party.
- Command – It instructs someone.
- Exclamation – It shows excitement about a museum.
- Statement – It expresses disbelief about the time.
- Exclamation – It praises a presentation.
- Question – It asks about a skill.
- Command – It gives an instruction.
- Exclamation – It expresses excitement.
- Statement – It provides information about a movie.
- Exclamation – It expresses excitement about a ride.
Feel free to ask questions if you’re unsure about anything! Let’s keep practicing to become sentence experts!