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Types of Sentences Exercises with Answers

Here you will find exercises on Types of Sentences with different approaches. Practice these Types of Sentences exercises to understand sentence structures and improve your grammar skills.

Exercise 1 – Identify the Sentence Type

Identify whether the given sentence is declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory.

1. How are you feeling today?
2. Ravi loves to read books in his free time.
3. Please close the window before you leave.
4. Wow, that was an incredible performance!
5. Did you complete your assignment?
6. Help me carry this bag to the car.
7. The Ganges flows through India.
8. Can you solve this math problem?
9. What a beautiful festival celebration!
10. Never waste food.

Answers for Exercise 1

1. Interrogative
2. Declarative
3. Imperative
4. Exclamatory
5. Interrogative
6. Imperative
7. Declarative
8. Interrogative
9. Exclamatory
10. Imperative

Exercise 2 – Punctuate

Go through the following sentences and punctuate them appropriately.

1. Wow, such a delicious biryani
2. Do you want to go to the market
3. Please bring me a cup of chai
4. Aarav is an intelligent boy
5. Did you meet Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
6. Alas, my bicycle got stolen
7. The Taj Mahal is so beautiful
8. You should always respect your elders
9. Virat Kohli scored a century
10. Please follow the road safety rules
11. Can you tell me the time
12. What an exciting cricket match
13. Rabindranath Tagore wrote Gitanjali
14. Do not litter in public places
15. Always help those in need

Answers for Exercise 2

1. Wow! Such a delicious biryani.
2. Do you want to go to the market?
3. Please bring me a cup of chai.
4. Aarav is an intelligent boy.
5. Did you meet Dr APJ Abdul Kalam?
6. Alas! My bicycle got stolen.
7. The Taj Mahal is so beautiful.
8. You should always respect your elders.
9. Virat Kohli scored a century.
10. Please follow the road safety rules.
11. Can you tell me the time?
12. What an exciting cricket match!
13. Rabindranath Tagore wrote Gitanjali.
14. Do not litter in public places.
15. Always help those in need.

Exercise 3 – Convert the Sentences

Rewrite the following sentences as per the instructions given in brackets.

1. She is very talented. (Change to an exclamatory sentence)
2. Did they enjoy the festival? (Change to a declarative sentence)
3. Close the door immediately. (Change to an interrogative sentence)
4. What a breathtaking view! (Change to a declarative sentence)
5. The students are working on their project. (Change to an interrogative sentence)
6. Can you help me with my homework? (Change to an imperative sentence)
7. Please do not talk during the meeting. (Change to an exclamatory sentence)
8. The train leaves at 5 PM. (Change to an interrogative sentence)
9. How beautiful the sunset is! (Change to a declarative sentence)
10. Stand in a queue. (Change to an interrogative sentence)

Answers for Exercise 3

1. She is so talented!
2. They enjoyed the festival.
3. Should I close the door immediately?
4. It is a breathtaking view.
5. Are the students working on their project?
6. Help me with my homework.
7. Oh no! Do not talk during the meeting!
8. Does the train leave at 5 PM?
9. The sunset is very beautiful.
10. Should I stand in a queue?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the different types of sentences?

There are four main types of sentences: Declarative (statements), Interrogative (questions), Imperative (commands or requests), and Exclamatory (express strong emotions).

Q2: Why is it important to learn sentence types?

Understanding sentence types helps in effective communication, improving writing clarity, and expressing thoughts correctly.

Q3: How can I practice identifying sentence types?

You can practice by reading sentences and determining their type, rewriting statements into questions or exclamations, and completing exercises with mixed sentence structures.