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Browse our collection of sentence types worksheets aimed at helping learners interpret and form a variety of sentences. These resources cover different sentence structures (simple sentences, compound sentences and complex sentences) as well as the four types of sentences (statements, questions, commands and exclamations). Watch our Simple, Compound, Complex Video.

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Varying Sentence Length: Use Short Sentences

Short sentences have been overused. Rewrite, using long sentences to help express more intense action.

Varying Sentence Length: Use Long Sentences

Short sentences have been overused. Rewrite, using long sentences to help express a slower, more relaxed feeling.

Choosing Conjunctions (2)

Choose a conjunction to complete each sentence.

Choosing Conjunctions (1)

Choose a conjunction to complete each sentence.

Using Conjunctions

Choose a conjunction to join each sentence pair.

Sentence Type Fairy Tale Sort (Hidden Punctuation)

Sort the sentences by their type (statements, questions, commands and exclamations). Laminate for a long-lasting resource.

Sentence Type Fairy Tale Sort (With Punctuation)

Sort the sentences by their type (statements, questions, commands and exclamations). Laminate for a long-lasting resource.

Sentence Type Card Game

A card game to practise identifying statements, questions, commands and exclamations. Laminate for a long-lasting resource.

Writing Different Types of Sentences

Write a different type of sentence (statement, question, command, exclamation) to match each picture.

Types of Sentences Cut & Paste (No Punctuation)

Sort to show whether the sentences are statements, questions, commands or exclamations. Punctuation included for support. Punctuation hidden for extra challenge.

Types of Sentences Cut & Paste

Sort to show whether the sentences are statements, questions, commands or exclamations. Punctuation included for support.

Identifying Types of Sentences

Identify whether each sentence is a statement, question, command or exclamation. Add in the punctuation to match.