We use sentences every day -- to tell things, to ask things, to give orders, and to show surprise. Did you know that each of these is a different type of sentence?
Each type of sentence ends with a different punctuation mark. Let us find out which mark goes where!
A statement is a sentence that tells us something. It gives information. A statement always ends with a full stop (.).
Examples:
Rohan goes to school by bus.
India is a large country.
My mother makes delicious parathas.
A question is a sentence that asks something. It needs an answer. A question always ends with a question mark (?).
Examples:
Where do you live?
Is Priya coming to the picnic?
How many states are there in India?
A command is a sentence that gives an order or a request. It tells someone to do something. A command usually ends with a full stop (.).
Examples:
Sit down.
Please open your books to page ten.
Stand in a straight line.
An exclamation is a sentence that shows a strong feeling like surprise, joy, fear, or excitement. It ends with an exclamation mark (!).
Examples:
What a beautiful rainbow!
How tall that building is!
What a big elephant!
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Statement | A telling sentence that ends with a full stop (.) |
| Question | An asking sentence that ends with a question mark (?) |
| Command | An ordering sentence that ends with a full stop (.) |
| Exclamation | A surprise sentence that ends with an exclamation mark (!) |
| Punctuation mark | A symbol used in writing to show meaning (. ? !) |
Sentence Sorting: Read each sentence below. Write it in the correct column of the table.
Sentences: (a) Bring me a glass of water. (b) What a cold day it is! (c) Peacock is the national bird of India. (d) Do you like cricket? (e) How bright the stars are! (f) Where is my eraser?
| Statement (.) | Question (?) | Command (.) | Exclamation (!) |
|---|---|---|---|
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We use sentences every day -- to tell things, to ask things, to give orders, and to show surprise. Did you know that each of these is a different type of sentence?
Each type of sentence ends with a different punctuation mark. Let us find out which mark goes where!
A statement is a sentence that tells us something. It gives information. A statement always ends with a full stop (.).
Examples:
Rohan goes to school by bus.
India is a large country.
My mother makes delicious parathas.
Tip: If a sentence is simply telling you a fact or giving information, it is a statement.
A question is a sentence that asks something. It needs an answer. A question always ends with a question mark (?).
Examples:
Where do you live?
Is Priya coming to the picnic?
How many states are there in India?
Tip: Questions often start with What, Where, When, Who, Why, How, Is, Are, Do, Did, Can.
A command is a sentence that gives an order or a request. It tells someone to do something. A command usually ends with a full stop (.).
Examples:
Sit down.
Please open your books to page ten.
Stand in a straight line.
Notice: Commands often do not mention "you" because it is understood. "Sit down" means "You sit down."
An exclamation is a sentence that shows a strong feeling like surprise, joy, fear, or excitement. It ends with an exclamation mark (!).
Examples:
What a beautiful rainbow!
How tall that building is!
What a big elephant!
Tip: Exclamations often begin with "What" or "How" and express strong feelings.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Statement | A telling sentence that ends with a full stop (.) |
| Question | An asking sentence that ends with a question mark (?) |
| Command | An ordering sentence that ends with a full stop (.) |
| Exclamation | A surprise sentence that ends with an exclamation mark (!) |
| Punctuation mark | A symbol used in writing to show meaning (. ? !) |
Statement: Our school is in Lucknow.
Question: Did you bring your lunch box?
Command: Take out your notebooks.
Exclamation: What a wonderful drawing!
Statement: Grandmother tells us stories at night.
Question: When will dinner be ready?
Command: Wash your hands before eating.
Exclamation: How delicious this kheer is!
A. Identify the type of sentence. Write Statement, Question, Command, or Exclamation.
B. Add the correct punctuation mark (. ? !) at the end of each sentence.
C. Write one sentence of each type about your school.
Sentence Sorting: Read each sentence below. Write it in the correct column of the table.
Sentences: (a) Bring me a glass of water. (b) What a cold day it is! (c) Peacock is the national bird of India. (d) Do you like cricket? (e) How bright the stars are! (f) Where is my eraser?
| Statement (.) | Question (?) | Command (.) | Exclamation (!) |
|---|---|---|---|