Read the following sentences and state their kind.
1. Where have you been all this while?
An interrogative sentence asks a question.
2. He took voluntary retirement last year.
A declarative sentence makes a statement.
3. Bravo, you’re doing quite well!
An exclamatory sentence expresses a sudden emotion.
4. Put it down.
An imperative sentence expresses a command, order or entreaty.
5. She lives in a small town with her husband and children.
A declarative sentence makes a statement.
6. I don’t remember his name.
A declarative sentence makes a statement.
7. She forgot to lock the door before going out.
A declarative sentence makes a statement.
8. What did you do with the money?
An interrogative sentence asks a question.
9. I don’t want to leave now.
10. Give me a ring.
An imperative sentence expresses a command, order or entreaty.
11. How disgusting!
An exclamatory sentence expresses a sudden emotion.
12. What a pleasant surprise!
Answers
1. Where have you been all this while? (Interrogative)
2. He took voluntary retirement last year. (Declarative)
3. Bravo, you’re doing quite well! (Exclamatory)
4. Put it down. (Imperative)
5. She lives in a small town with her husband and children. (Declarative)
6. I don’t remember his name. (Declarative)
7. She forgot to lock the door before going out. (Declarative)
8. What did you do with the money? (Interrogative)
9. I don’t want to leave now. (Declarative)
10. Give me a ring. (Imperative)
11. How disgusting! (Exclamatory)
12. What a pleasant surprise! (Exclamatory)
