WREN & MARTIN's English grammar-10 MCQs on Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative and Exclamatory Sentences
10 MCQs on Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative and Exclamatory Sentences
1. "The great wall of China is one of the most magnificent structures ever built by human beings." — What type of sentence is this and what is its function?
- A) Interrogative sentence — it asks a question about a famous structure
- B) Imperative sentence — it gives information about a famous structure
- C) Exclamatory sentence — it expresses wonder about a famous structure
- D) Declarative sentence — it states a fact about a famous structure
Answer: D) Declarative sentence — it states a fact about a famous structure (A declarative or assertive sentence makes a statement or expresses a fact, opinion, or idea — it always ends with a full stop and does not ask a question give a command or express strong emotion — this sentence simply states a well-known geographical and historical fact.)
2. "How brilliantly she performed on the stage in front of such a large and appreciative audience!" — What type of sentence is this?
- A) Declarative sentence
- B) Imperative sentence
- C) Interrogative sentence
- D) Exclamatory sentence
Answer: D) Exclamatory sentence (An exclamatory sentence expresses a strong or sudden emotion such as admiration surprise joy or anger and always ends with an exclamation mark — this sentence begins with "how" and expresses strong admiration for the performance making it an exclamatory sentence.)
3. "Always respect your elders and treat everyone around you with kindness and consideration." — What type of sentence is this?
- A) Declarative sentence
- B) Exclamatory sentence
- C) Imperative sentence
- D) Interrogative sentence
Answer: C) Imperative sentence (An imperative sentence expresses a command request advice or instruction — the subject "you" is understood but not explicitly stated and the sentence begins with the adverb "always" followed by the base form of the verb "respect" — it gives direct advice making it an imperative sentence.)
4. "Have you ever visited the famous historical monuments of Agra and Jaipur?" — What type of sentence is this?
- A) Declarative sentence
- B) Exclamatory sentence
- C) Imperative sentence
- D) Interrogative sentence
Answer: D) Interrogative sentence (An interrogative sentence asks a question and always ends with a question mark — this sentence begins with the auxiliary verb "have" before the subject "you" which indicates subject-auxiliary inversion — this inversion along with the question mark confirms it as an interrogative sentence.)
5. "She has been working tirelessly for the welfare of the underprivileged children in the community." — What type of sentence is this?
- A) Exclamatory sentence
- B) Imperative sentence
- C) Declarative sentence
- D) Interrogative sentence
Answer: C) Declarative sentence (This sentence makes a straightforward statement about what she has been doing — it ends with a full stop has a subject "she" followed by a finite verb "has been working" and expresses a fact or observation without asking a question giving a command or expressing strong emotion.)
6. "What an extraordinary act of courage and selflessness the young soldier displayed on the battlefield!" — What type of sentence is this and what emotion does it express?
- A) Declarative sentence — it states a fact about the soldier's bravery
- B) Interrogative sentence — it asks about the soldier's act of courage
- C) Imperative sentence — it commands the soldier to display courage
- D) Exclamatory sentence — it expresses strong admiration for the soldier's bravery
Answer: D) Exclamatory sentence — it expresses strong admiration for the soldier's bravery (This sentence begins with the exclamatory word "what" followed by a noun phrase expressing strong admiration — it ends with an exclamation mark and conveys a powerful feeling of praise and wonder for the soldier's extraordinary act making it an exclamatory sentence.)
7. "Why did she leave the meeting before it had officially come to an end?" — What type of sentence is this?
- A) Declarative sentence
- B) Exclamatory sentence
- C) Interrogative sentence
- D) Imperative sentence
Answer: C) Interrogative sentence (This sentence asks for a reason or explanation and ends with a question mark — it begins with the interrogative adverb "why" which introduces a wh-question — wh-questions along with yes/no questions form the two main types of interrogative sentences.)
8. "Never judge a person by their outward appearance alone without knowing their true character." — What type of sentence is this?
- A) Exclamatory sentence
- B) Declarative sentence
- C) Interrogative sentence
- D) Imperative sentence
Answer: D) Imperative sentence (This sentence gives a strong piece of advice or moral instruction — the subject "you" is implied and not stated and the sentence begins with the negative adverb "never" followed by the base form of the verb "judge" — negative imperatives are formed using "never" or "do not" before the base verb.)
9. "The scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the course of medical history forever." — What type of sentence is this?
- A) Imperative sentence
- B) Declarative sentence
- C) Interrogative sentence
- D) Exclamatory sentence
Answer: B) Declarative sentence (This sentence makes a statement about a scientific achievement — it has a clear subject "the scientists" followed by a finite verb "have made" and ends with a full stop — it conveys information or a fact without asking a question giving a command or expressing a strong outburst of emotion.)
10. "Please do not make any noise in the library as others are trying to study and concentrate." — What type of sentence is this?
- A) Declarative sentence
- B) Exclamatory sentence
- C) Interrogative sentence
- D) Imperative sentence
Answer: D) Imperative sentence (This sentence gives a polite but firm instruction or request — the word "please" makes it more courteous while the negative imperative structure "do not make" indicates a prohibition — the subject "you" is understood and not explicitly stated confirming it as an imperative sentence.)
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