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There are four basic types of sentences.

A statement is a sentence that tells something.

A question is a sentence that asks something.

A command is a sentence that tells or asks someone to do something.

An exclamation is a sentence that shows strong feeling.

Directions: Read the sentences below, then pick the correct type by clicking on the ? . The types are statement, question, command, or exclamation.

Sentences	Sentence Type
Ginkgo tree first came from China.
They are now also grown in the United States.
Many cities have planted ginkgo trees.
They can grow in city smog where many trees can’t.
Can you recognize a ginkgo tree?
Look at these leaves.
They’re leaves from a ginkgo tree.
Aren’t they pretty?
Fossil prints of ginkgo leaves have been found.
Do you know that they lived millions of years ago?

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Directions: Write your own sentences. Type one sentence for each of the four types of sentences. The sentence types are statement, question, command, or exclamation.

Type of Sentence	My Sentences
statement
question
command
exclamation

3rd Grade – What Are the Four Types of Sentences?

Printed on 9/1/04	Page 1

3rd Grade Sentences - 4 Types

Gary Marvin

2004-09-01

Louisville, KY