Question

21.1 the four functions of sentences · practice 2
exercise 1 identifying the use of sentences. read each of the following sentences and identify its use as declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory. after each answer, write the appropriate punctuation mark for that sentence.
example: what a mistake that was exclamatory!

1. have you visited the dentist yet this year
2. choose the hat with the best fit
3. between 1629 and 1640, almost 60,000 people emigrated from england
4. she worked very hard as governor
5. stand absolutely still now, please
6. what are the other ingredients needed for the molasses cookies
7. i agree with the editorial in this newspaper
8. what an excellent magazine this is
9. how much do they want for it now
10. give two reasons supporting your opening statement

writing application writing sentences with different uses. write a sentence according to the directions given for each of the following items.
example: write an imperative sentence that ends with an exclamation mark. do it now!

1. write an imperative sentence that begins with a verb.
2. write a question beginning with which.
3. write a declarative sentence about your favorite hobby.
4. write an exclamatory sentence showing your surprise at something.
5. write a question beginning with a verb.
6. write an imperative sentence that begins with someones name.
7. write a declarative sentence about a fact from history.
8. write an exclamatory sentence beginning with how.
9. write a question beginning with when.
10. write a declarative sentence about music you enjoy.

Explanation:

1. "Have you visited the dentist yet this year" is a question asking for information, so it's interrogative and should end with a question - mark (?).
2. "Choose the hat with the best fit" is a command, so it's imperative and should end with a period (.).
3. "Between 1629 and 1640, almost 60,000 people emigrated from England" is a statement of fact, so it's declarative and should end with a period (.).
4. "She worked very hard as governor" is a statement, so it's declarative and should end with a period (.).
5. "Stand absolutely still now, please" is a command, so it's imperative and should end with a period (.).
6. "What are the other ingredients needed for the molasses cookies" is a question, so it's interrogative and should end with a question - mark (?).
7. "I agree with the editorial in this newspaper" is a statement of opinion, so it's declarative and should end with a period (.).
8. "What an excellent magazine this is" expresses strong emotion, so it's exclamatory and should end with an exclamation - mark (!).
9. "How much do they want for it now" is a question, so it's interrogative and should end with a question - mark (?).
10. "Give two reasons supporting your opening statement" is a command, so it's imperative and should end with a period (.).

For writing application:

1. Run quickly!
2. Which book do you like best?
3. My favorite hobby is reading books.
4. What a beautiful flower!
5. Do you like apples?
6. Tom, clean your room.
7. Columbus discovered America in 1492.
8. How fast he runs!
9. When will you come back?
10. I enjoy listening to classical music.

Answer:

1. interrogative, ?
2. imperative, .
3. declarative, .
4. declarative, .
5. imperative, .
6. interrogative, ?
7. declarative, .
8. exclamatory, !
9. interrogative, ?
10. imperative, .
11. Run quickly!
12. Which book do you like best?
13. My favorite hobby is reading books.
14. What a beautiful flower!
15. Do you like apples?
16. Tom, clean your room.
17. Columbus discovered America in 1492.
18. How fast he runs!
19. When will you come back?
20. I enjoy listening to classical music.