TYPES OF SENTENCES ACCORDING TO USE

OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:

1. Classify sentences according to their uses.

2. Construct declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences.

3. Read sentences correctly and clearly with expressions.

4. Show teamwork and cooperation through participating in a group activity.

GROUP ACT IVIT Y
The students will be divided in to four; each group will be given pieces of paper with words
written on them. They will be asked to arrange the words in order to make a sentence.
1. Philippines is rich in natural resources.

2. When did you go visit the white island?

3. Please give the certificate.

4. I can’t believe it! We won!

 4 TYPES OF SENTENCES
Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, and Exclamatory.
Declarative
 A declarative sentence is a sentence that makes a statement. in other words, it declares
something.

 This kind of sentence is used to share information – for instance, stating your point of view or a
fact.
Examples :
There are five million people at risk.
London is the capital of England.
I am no wine connoisseur, but I know what I like.
She asked whether I liked her dress.
 Interrogative

 Asks a direct question and is punctuated at the end with a question mark.
 Interrogative sentences allow you to gather information and clear up confusion as well as
engage in interesting conversations with others.

Examples:
Who is the best shortstop in the Major Leagues?
To whom shall I give the test results?
Why did Suzie leave so late?
Imperative
 are used to issue a command or instruction, make a request, or offer advice.
 usually end’s with a period but can occasionally end with an exclamation point. These
sentences are sometimes referred to as directives because they provide direction to whoever is
being addressed.

Examples :
 Pass the salt.
Move out of my way!
Shut the front door.
Find my leather jacket.
Be there at five.
Exclamatory
 Are those reactions or statements made out of anxiety, fear, emotions (happiness or sorrow).
 They can be expressed dramatically with facial expressions and gesticulations, depending on
the kind of situation or the individual's level to accommodate those circumstances stated above.
 In written form, it is denoted by the use of the Exclamation Symbol (!)

◦ Examples :

Oh! I forgot about the meeting.

Ouch! My leg hurts.
We're are going to the Cinemas, Yippee!
Analysis

◦Using the pictures shown form different types of sentences

according to function.”
Declarative: 1. bts is a internationally acclaimed
south-korean boy group.

Interrogative : 2.Are they famous ?

Imperative : 3. could you please sign me to their

fans club?

Exclamatory : 4. “ Omg! Im watching bts live!”

 Declarative: 1.They are asking for directions.

Interrogative : 2.Are they lost?

Imperative : 3. could you please tell us how to get

there?

Exclamatory : 4. “Help! We are lost!”

 Declarative: 1. the team won the tournament.

Interrogative : 2.did they win the contest ?

Imperative : 3. let’s clap our hands for the winning

team!

Exclamatory : 4. “ hurray! My favorite team won!!”

 Declarative: 1. she reach the mountain top.

Interrogative : 2.did she hike alone ?

Imperative : 3. please take me to the mountain top.

Exclamatory : 4. “atlast! I reached the top!”

Group Activity: Make a short presentation depicting different
situations. Make sure to use all types of sentences.

◦ Group 1: You and your friends are in a concert.

◦ Group 2: You are lost when you meet a group of friends having fun
on the road.
◦ Group 3: A famous actress visited your village.
◦ Group 4: Your teacher informed you about your failing marks.
EVALUATION
◦ASSIGNMENT
◦Write a short narrative about your most
unforgettable experience. Use at least 4
declarative, 4 imperative, 4 exclamatory
and 4 interrogative sentences.