Types of Sentences There are four types of sentences: Declarative states an idea and ends with a period. Examples: I like cats. You won’t fail if you do your work. Some of the people in this class are very rude. Interrogative asks a question and ends with a question mark. Examples: Why won’t you be quiet? What are you getting in the class? What time is it? Imperative gives an order or direction and ends with either a period or exclamation point. Examples: Follow the directions carefully. Sit down! Don’t slip on the candy wrappers on the floor! Exclamatory shows strong emotion and ends with an exclamation point. Examples: This is an outrage! I don’t do any work yet get mad when I fail! Only 5 weeks left in the semester!