Statement Sentences

Statement sentences are also called telling sentences.  Statements have a naming part and a telling part.  Statement sentences end with a period.

The dog ran across the yard for the ball.

Question Sentences

Question sentences ask a question.  They are sometimes called asking sentences.  Question sentences end with a question mark.

Where did I put my backpack?

Command Sentences

Command sentences tell someone to do something.  Command sentences end in a period.

Put your name on your paper.

Exclamation Sentences

Exclamation sentences show surprise, anger, fear, or excitement.  Exclamation sentences end in an exclamation point.

Hooray! We won the game!