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There are four types of sentences. Each type of sentence is used for a different purpose. Statements (declarative sentences): express an idea. They end with a full stop (a period). Statements are the most common type of sentence. Questions (interrogative sentences): ask for information. They end with a question mark (?). Commands (imperative sentence): used to give instruction. They usually end with a full stop (period) but can also end with an exclamation mark (!). Exclamations (exclamatory sentence): express strong emotion. They end with an exclamation mark (!). Browse our collection of sentence type worksheets.

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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.

Statement or Question

Work out whether each sentence is a statement or a question, and then add the correct punctuation to match.

Statement or Question Sort

Cut and paste to show whether the sentences are statements or questions.

Building Statements & Questions (2)

Use the sentence parts to build statements and questions.

Building Statements & Questions (1)

Use the sentence parts to build statements and questions.

Full Stop, Question Mark or Exclamation Mark?

Work out whether each sentence is a statement, a question, or an exclamation. Add in the correct punctuation.