Remember, there are four types of sentences:

• A statement is a sentence that tells something. It ends with a period.
• A question asks something. It ends with a question mark.
• A command gives and order. It tells someone to do something. It ends with a period.
• An exclamation shows strong feeling. It ends with an exclamation point.

To tell if a sentence is a statement or a question, I ask, “Does the sentence tell something, ask something, express a strong feeling, or give an order? Does it end with a period, exclamation point, or question mark?”

Examples:

• A firefighter puts out fires.
• Where is the fire station?
• We had a great time at the fire station!
• Never use matches.

The first sentence tells that a firefighter puts out fires. The sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a period. The sentence is a statement.

Can you tell what kind of sentence the remaining sentences are?

For additional practice, you may complete the Review Kinds of Sentences handout