This document defines and provides examples of different types of sentences: declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative. It also discusses simple sentences containing one independent clause, compound sentences containing two independent clauses, complex sentences containing one independent clause and one subordinate clause, and compound-complex sentences containing two independent clauses and one subordinate clause. The examples focus on characters La'Nae and Kianna shopping for outfits and accessories.

1. Sentences: Types &
Structures
By: Antone’ Joseph
Oct. 8, 2013
Mrs. Dawson 6th
English Language Arts
Exclamatory
Simple
Compound-Complex
Imperative

2. Declarative Sentences
• Declarative Sentences- make a complete
statement.
• These sentences end with periods.
• Ex. La’Nae bought herself a dress, sandals, a
hat, and bracelets.

3. Interrogative Sentences
• Interrogative Sentences- ask questions.
• These sentences end with question marks.(?)
• Ex. What outfit should La’Nae buy her best
friend, Kianna?
or

4. Exclamatory Sentences
• Exclamatory Sentences- show excitement.
• These sentences end with exclamation points.
(!)
• Ex. La’Nae told Kianna that she would buy her
an outfit. Kianna said “ Thank you!”

5. Imperative Sentences
• Imperative Sentences- tell a command.
• These sentences end with exclamation points.
(!)
• Ex. Kianna wanted matching earrings too. I
said, “ you better pay me back for these
earrings!”

6. Simple Sentences
• Simple Sentences- 1 independent clause.
• Ex. Kianna liked the outfit and the earrings.
&

7. Compound Sentences
• Compound Sentences- include 2 independent
clause.
• Ex. La’Nae wanted to buy another outfit for
herself. La’Nae went to the mall to find a
outfit.

8. Complex Sentences
• Complex Sentences- 1 independent clause and
1 subordinate clause.
• Ex. I like the pink skirt, not the turquoise.
me

9. Compound-Complex Sentences
• Compound-complex Sentences- 2
independent clauses and 1 subordinate
clause.
• Ex. I bought the pink skirt, not the turquoise.
The pink skirt was better for me.

10. The
End
Sentences
Fashion