Class 6 English Worksheet: Types of Sentences
Name: ____________________
Class: VI
Date: ____________________
Marks: _______/100
Types of Sentences
There are four main types of sentences:
- Declarative (Statement) – Gives information.
- Interrogative (Question) – Asks a question.
- Imperative (Command/Request/Advice) – Gives instructions or requests.
- Exclamatory (Exclamation) – Shows strong feelings.
Part A: Identify the Type of Sentence (20 Marks)
Write D for Declarative, I for Interrogative, IM for Imperative, and E for Exclamatory.
- Please switch off the lights.
- What a beautiful rainbow!
- Where do you live?
- The sun rises in the east.
- Never waste food.
- How fast the horse runs!
- My brother loves cricket.
- Can you solve this puzzle?
- Keep your classroom clean.
- The baby is sleeping.
- Why are you laughing?
- What an exciting match it was!
- Read the instructions carefully.
- Birds build nests in trees.
- Do you enjoy reading storybooks?
- Please wait outside.
- The train arrived on time.
- How lovely these flowers are!
- Who is your class teacher?
- Water boils at 100°C.
Part B: Change the Sentence Type (20 Marks)
Rewrite each sentence as directed.
- The children are playing happily. (Make it Interrogative.)
- Please close the window. (Make it Declarative.)
- It is a wonderful painting. (Make it Exclamatory.)
- Do you like ice cream? (Make it Declarative.)
- Study regularly. (Make it Declarative.)
- The weather is pleasant today. (Make it Interrogative.)
- The puppy is very cute. (Make it Exclamatory.)
- Will you help me? (Make it Imperative.)
- The library is open today. (Make it Interrogative.)
- Do not make noise. (Make it Declarative.)
Part C: Fill in the Blanks (10 Marks)
Choose the correct type of sentence.
- A sentence that asks a question is called an __________ sentence.
- A sentence that expresses strong emotion is called an __________ sentence.
- A sentence that gives information is called a __________ sentence.
- A sentence giving advice is usually an __________ sentence.
- “How beautiful the garden is!” is an __________ sentence.
- “Where is your school?” is an __________ sentence.
- “Please be quiet.” is an __________ sentence.
- “The moon shines at night.” is a __________ sentence.
- “What an amazing idea!” is an __________ sentence.
- “Can I borrow your pen?” is an __________ sentence.
Part D: Make Your Own Sentences (20 Marks)
Write two examples of each type.
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
Part E: Choose the Correct Answer (10 Marks)
- Which sentence is Imperative?
a) The dog is barking.
b) Close the door.
c) Where is the dog?
d) What a smart dog! - Which sentence is Exclamatory?
a) Birds can fly.
b) Open your notebook.
c) How bright the stars are!
d) Do birds migrate? - Which sentence is Declarative?
a) Please sit down.
b) The Earth revolves around the Sun.
c) What a surprise!
d) Who called you? - Which sentence is Interrogative?
a) Please help me.
b) How wonderful!
c) Did you complete your homework?
d) The class begins at nine. - Which punctuation mark usually ends an Exclamatory sentence?
a) .
b) ?
c) !
d) ,
Part F: Rearrange the Words (10 Marks)
Make meaningful sentences and identify the type.
- library / books / many / has / the
- your / where / bag / is
- carefully / drive
- amazing / what / performance / an
- milk / healthy / is
Part G: Error Correction (10 Marks)
Rewrite the sentences with correct punctuation and identify the type.
- where are you going
- please bring your notebook
- what a wonderful surprise
- the birds are singing
- do you know the answer
Part H: Match the Columns (10 Marks)
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Declarative | a. Shows strong feeling |
| 2. Interrogative | b. Gives information |
| 3. Imperative | c. Gives command or request |
| 4. Exclamatory | d. Asks a question |
Part I: Write the Correct Punctuation (10 Marks)
Add the correct punctuation mark.
- The sky is blue___
- What a lovely day___
- Can you help me___
- Please open the gate___
- Where is your notebook___
- The flowers are blooming___
- How exciting___
- Stop talking___
- Is this your pen___
- We visited the museum___
Part J: Mixed Practice (20 Marks)
Identify the sentence type.
- Hurry up!
- My grandmother tells interesting stories.
- How delicious this cake is!
- Shall we go to the park?
- Do your homework on time.
- The river flows through the valley.
- Why are the birds flying so low?
- What a brave soldier!
- Please water the plants.
- The students are preparing for the examination.
- Can you hear the music?
- Never tell a lie.
- The Earth has one moon.
- How beautiful the mountains look!
- Who invented the telephone?
- Finish your work before dinner.
- The train leaves at 7 a.m.
- What a clever solution!
- Have you packed your bag?
- Always respect your elders.
Bonus Challenge (10 Marks)
- Write one sentence about your school in each of the four sentence types.
- Convert:
- “The playground is large.” → Exclamatory
- “Open your textbook.” → Interrogative
- “What a wonderful achievement!” → Declarative
- “Are you ready?” → Imperative
Total Marks: 150
Class 6 English Worksheet – Types of Sentences (Answer Key)
Part A: Identify the Type of Sentence
- Please switch off the lights. – IM (Imperative)
- What a beautiful rainbow! – E (Exclamatory)
- Where do you live? – I (Interrogative)
- The sun rises in the east. – D (Declarative)
- Never waste food. – IM (Imperative)
- How fast the horse runs! – E (Exclamatory)
- My brother loves cricket. – D (Declarative)
- Can you solve this puzzle? – I (Interrogative)
- Keep your classroom clean. – IM (Imperative)
- The baby is sleeping. – D (Declarative)
- Why are you laughing? – I (Interrogative)
- What an exciting match it was! – E (Exclamatory)
- Read the instructions carefully. – IM (Imperative)
- Birds build nests in trees. – D (Declarative)
- Do you enjoy reading storybooks? – I (Interrogative)
- Please wait outside. – IM (Imperative)
- The train arrived on time. – D (Declarative)
- How lovely these flowers are! – E (Exclamatory)
- Who is your class teacher? – I (Interrogative)
- Water boils at 100°C. – D (Declarative)
Part B: Change the Sentence Type
- Are the children playing happily?
- You should close the window.
- What a wonderful painting it is!
- I like ice cream.
- You should study regularly.
- Is the weather pleasant today?
- How cute the puppy is!
- Please help me.
- Is the library open today?
- You should not make noise.
Part C: Fill in the Blanks
- Interrogative
- Exclamatory
- Declarative
- Imperative
- Exclamatory
- Interrogative
- Imperative
- Declarative
- Exclamatory
- Interrogative
Part D: Make Your Own Sentences (Sample Answers)
Declarative
- I enjoy reading books.
- My school has a big playground.
Interrogative
- Where do you live?
- Do you play football?
Imperative
- Drink plenty of water.
- Please finish your homework.
Exclamatory
- What a lovely flower!
- How beautiful the sunset is!
(Any correct examples are acceptable.)
Part E: Multiple Choice
- b) Close the door.
- c) How bright the stars are!
- b) The Earth revolves around the Sun.
- c) Did you complete your homework?
- c) !
Part F: Rearrange the Words
- The library has many books. – Declarative
- Where is your bag? – Interrogative
- Drive carefully. – Imperative
- What an amazing performance! – Exclamatory
- Milk is healthy. – Declarative
Part G: Error Correction
- Where are you going? – Interrogative
- Please bring your notebook. – Imperative
- What a wonderful surprise! – Exclamatory
- The birds are singing. – Declarative
- Do you know the answer? – Interrogative
Part H: Match the Columns
1 → b (Gives information)
2 → d (Asks a question)
3 → c (Gives command or request)
4 → a (Shows strong feeling)
Part I: Correct Punctuation
- The sky is blue. (.)
- What a lovely day! (!)
- Can you help me? (?)
- Please open the gate. (.)
- Where is your notebook? (?)
- The flowers are blooming. (.)
- How exciting! (!)
- Stop talking. (.)
- Is this your pen? (?)
- We visited the museum. (.)
Part J: Mixed Practice
- Hurry up! – Imperative
- My grandmother tells interesting stories. – Declarative
- How delicious this cake is! – Exclamatory
- Shall we go to the park? – Interrogative
- Do your homework on time. – Imperative
- The river flows through the valley. – Declarative
- Why are the birds flying so low? – Interrogative
- What a brave soldier! – Exclamatory
- Please water the plants. – Imperative
- The students are preparing for the examination. – Declarative
- Can you hear the music? – Interrogative
- Never tell a lie. – Imperative
- The Earth has one moon. – Declarative
- How beautiful the mountains look! – Exclamatory
- Who invented the telephone? – Interrogative
- Finish your work before dinner. – Imperative
- The train leaves at 7 a.m. – Declarative
- What a clever solution! – Exclamatory
- Have you packed your bag? – Interrogative
- Always respect your elders. – Imperative
Bonus Challenge (Sample Answers)
One sentence of each type about school
- Declarative: My school has a beautiful garden.
- Interrogative: Is your school near your house?
- Imperative: Keep the classroom clean.
- Exclamatory: What a wonderful school we have!
Convert the sentences
- The playground is large. → What a large playground it is!
- Open your textbook. → Will you open your textbook?
- What a wonderful achievement! → It is a wonderful achievement.
- Are you ready? → Be ready.
Total Marks: 150