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Case File: Types of Sentences
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Date:
Mission Briefing
Every sentence has a job to do! Fill in this field guide to help you identify the four types of sentences in the field. For each type, write a definition and your own original example .
Declarative
The Reporter
What does it do?
Evidence (Example Sentence)
Ending Mark:
.
Interrogative
The Investigator
What does it do?
Evidence (Example Sentence)
Ending Mark:
?
Imperative
The Boss
What does it do?
Evidence (Example Sentence)
Ending Mark:
. or !
Exclamatory
The Super Fan
What does it do?
Evidence (Example Sentence)
Ending Mark:
!
Case Closed - Happy Hunting!
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Investigation Unit: Sentence Types
Mission Briefing
1
Identify the four types of sentences used in the field.
2
Master the punctuation marks that finish each job.
3
Write your own top-tier sentences to crack the case.
Declarative
"The Reporter"
Job Description
Makes a statement or gives information .
Punctuation
Period .
"The detective found a mysterious footprint in the mud."
Interrogative
"The Investigator"
Job Description
Asks a question to gather evidence.
Punctuation
Question ?
"Did you see anyone leave the building at midnight?"
Imperative
"The Boss"
Job Description
Gives a command , order, or request.
Punctuation
Period / Exc. .!
"Stop right there and put your hands where I can see them."
Exclamatory
"The Super Fan"
Job Description
Shows strong feeling or excitement!
Punctuation
Exclamation !
"I cannot believe we finally solved the missing diamond case!"
Evidence Review
Identify the sentence type for each clue:
"The safe is empty." Type?
"Where is the key hidden?" Type?
"We caught the thief!" Type?
"Write down every detail." Type?
Punctuation Patrol Worksheet Punctuation Patrol
Assignment: Case Analysis & Reporting
Detective:
ID Number:
Part 1: Witness Statements
Identify each statement as Declarative (D) , Interrogative (INT) , Imperative (IMP) , or Exclamatory (E) .
The red getaway car sped around the corner.
Who left the library door unlocked?
Watch out for that slippery floor!
Please provide your identification now.
I found the missing diamond in the kitchen!
Part 2: Evidence Correction
Add the correct ending punctuation to each sentence, then label the type.
Look for fingerprints on the glass
TYPE
Did you hear a loud noise at 10:00 PM
TYPE
The magnifying glass is in the drawer
TYPE
Wow, that was a close call
TYPE
Part 3: Field Reporting
You are at the scene of the crime. Write one of each type of sentence about what you see.
10. Write a DECLARATIVE sentence about a clue you found:
11. Write an INTERROGATIVE sentence to ask a witness a question:
12. Write an IMPERATIVE sentence to give an order to your partner:
13. Write an EXCLAMATORY sentence about something exciting that happened:
Special Agent Challenge
Can a sentence be both Imperative and Exclamatory? Explain your reasoning below.
Punctuation Patrol Answer Key Answer Key
Resource: Punctuation Patrol Worksheet
Teacher Reference
Part 1: Witness Statements
# Sentence Type 1 The red getaway car sped around the corner. D (Declarative) 2 Who left the library door unlocked? INT (Interrogative) 3 Watch out for that slippery floor! E (Exclamatory) 4 Please provide your identification now. IMP (Imperative) 5 I found the missing diamond in the kitchen! E (Exclamatory)
Part 2: Evidence Correction
# Sentence + Punctuation Type 6 Look for fingerprints on the glass. Imperative 7 Did you hear a loud noise at 10:00 PM? Interrogative 8 The magnifying glass is in the drawer. Declarative 9 Wow, that was a close call! Exclamatory
Part 3: Field Reporting & Challenge
Items 10-13 (Writing)
Answers will vary. Ensure each sentence corresponds to the requested type and ends with the correct punctuation mark.
Special Agent Challenge
Yes. An imperative sentence (command) can be exclamatory if it is spoken with strong emotion or urgency (e.g., "Stop that thief right now!"). In these cases, it functions as a command but uses an exclamation point to show intensity.
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