Types of Sentences Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: RF.K.2.B

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There are basically four types of sentences that we would normally use in composition. The simple form is the most basic form. In these statements there is only an independent clause. When a sentence has two or more independent clauses, they are called compound. Complex sentences have a wide range of independent clauses. There are also four different types of intent that our sentences can serve. When we write in the declarative form, we are simply making a statement that tells the reader something in normally an information capacity. Interrogatives are used to ask questions and help gather information. Imperatives are used to give commands with the expectation that the reader will comply. Exclamatives are used to express a sense of surprise and emotion. These worksheets help students learn to identify sentence types and become better writers.

Types of Sentences Worksheets:

Finish It Right - Add the correct punctuation and then name the type of format (interrogative, imperative, exclamatory, or declarative) that is used. Yeah, I'll finish it.

Complete Predicate and Subject - You have a couple of things to do here. Draw a line to separate the clauses. Finally, label each type as simple, compound, complex, or compound complex in the blank.

Type Identification - Ask yourself how the punctuation looks and go from there. Decide on the form that is used in each.

Tag the Sentence - What tag should appear here? In each blank write whether the format used is best classified as declarative, exclamatory, or interrogative.

Check Gets the Mark - What kind of mark is here? Are you looking at a compound or simple form.

Circle It Up... - Circle if it is interrogative, imperative, exclamatory, or declarative. Also do not forget to decide what punctuation is missing.

Simple, Complex, and Compound - There is more than one task for this worksheet. You have seen these types of exercises before.

Why Is It? - What type of sentence is it? Then tell us why you think that is true.

Label It - Which label fits here? Write that on all of the blanks.

Compound or Simple - Mark the correct box to show whether each sentence is a compound or simple sentence.

Add It In... - Add the missing end punctuation to each sentence and then write what kind of sentence is shown: statement, question, command, exclamation.

Choose The Correction - What will you need to correct here? You will also need to classify all the statements.

Compound Sentences - A compound sentence has two independent clauses that could stand alone as separate sentences.

It's Just Be-Clause... - Circle 2-3 sentences and make it work for the outcome. You may need to read them aloud to yourself.

Mark the Sentences - On the back of your paper write your own complex, compound, and simple sentences.

Ending It Off - Read each stretch of the text. Circle the correct ending punctuation based on the content that is presented to you.

Classify Them - In this exercise you will evaluate things as a whole.

Compose - Choose one of the subjects that are provided and use all these different styles that we have explored and write in that manner.

What Kind - Is it a declarative (D), interrogative (INT), imperative (IMP), or exclamatory (E)? Write your answer on the line. Add punctuation to extend this skill even more.

Order That - Unscramble the sentences below. Write each unscrambled sentence on the line. Use correct punctuation.

Picture to Words - How would you bring this picture to words?

One or the Other - How does each of these read to you? Classify each of them.

Change Your Stance - You will change the complete take on each statement that you are presented with.

Simple to Complex - Why not just complicate everything that you are given?

Compound or Complex? - Classify everything that you are given and make sense of them.

What's That? - This is another way for you to arrange and sort all of these statements.

On the Line - This makes for a good review of this topic.

This or That - I would use this worksheet when starting to introduce this topic. It will quickly tell you if students understand it.

City Life - You will write about a city scene or city life using all that you have learned in this section.

Bigger Everytime - You will ramp up something that is presented in a simple form to you.


Related Worksheets

Affirmatives - These are statements that are all for agreement and validation.

Commands - The goal here is to make a statement that the audience will follow and comply with.

Interrogatives and Declaratives - The dead give away between these two is the end punctuation mark.

Sentence Types - This series is filled with less complex worksheets that start this skill at the lowest level.

Wh- Questions - These are questions that are often posed to gather as much information as possible.


The Different Forms of Sentences


Sentences can have different structures and can have different parts based on which they are divided into different forms. They are made up of a single part: the independent clause. Independent clause is also known as the main clause and usually it can convey the meaning independently. On the other hand, a sentence can also have two clauses, a dependent and an independent clause. The dependent part in the sentence is known as a subordinate clause. Based on the structure, all the sentences have four main forms:


Simple


A simple sentence contains only one part, the independent clause or the main clause. This type holds a complete and understandable meaning. There is no complexity in such sentences as they simply comprise of a subject and a verb. Unlike other types of sentences, simple sentences do not contain any dependent clause.


Examples:
1. Nathan ate an apple
2. She drives a car
3. They are dancing at the party.


Compound


Compound sentences are made up of two independent or main clauses. The main clause in the compound sentences are attached by the conjunctions however, they can also be connected through a comma or a semicolon. Like simple sentences, compound sentences do not contain a dependent clause.


Examples
1. She gave me some cash but l threw the money.
2. She was wearing a black dress; it was a mesmerizing sight


Complex


A complex sentence is made up of multiple clauses while always containing one main clause and two or more dependent clauses. These clauses are combined by the relative pronouns or subordinate conjunctions.


Examples
1. She saw a girl who was wearing the same dress.
2. I bought a new book that has great stories.


Complex Compound


Complex compound sentences have two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Theses clauses are also attached by the conjunctions and relative pronouns.


Examples
1. I spent time with him but he did not value my time which saddened me.



Four Tips


Sentences are the building blocks of writing. Writing correct and complete thoughts makes writing effective and easily understandable. The language used plays one of the most important roles in the story, if the writing is fictional then the work can create a thrill, suspense, and surprise in the story. On the other hand, if the writing is formal then the work can generate a more formal tone of the writing. Sentences convey the desired meaning and message only if they are written and structured correctly.


Try to be Specific


Before writing a sentence, a writer needs to organize his thoughts so that it can be conveyed in a simple series of thoughts. The sentence should be specific which means that the main purpose is to convey the message and the message that is specific to a certain meaning appeals more to the audience. Moreover, when a sentence is specific then there will be less chance for the audience to misinterpret it to create ambiguity in it.


Use Active Voice


One of the best ways to write a sentence is to use active voice. The sequence that every writer should write a sentence in is SVO that is subject, verb, and object. To write a correct sentence, the subject should be written first then verb, and in the end, an object should be placed e.g. “Ali is driving his car”.


Select Simple Words


There is no need to use heavy and difficult words if the writer knows the simple and understandable synonyms. The use of difficult words writing bothers the audience whereas the use of simple words eases the reading for readers. The writer should use simple words to make readers understand what is written in the text.


Avoid Meaninglessly Sentences


If the writer is writing a sentence then he should make sure that he is delivering a message. Avoiding meaningless thoughts makes writing easier and understandable. It just wastes time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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