Question 38 of 39beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer5 marks

Tick (✓) the right box. Identify whether each sentence is a Sentence or Question.

(1)

My name is Sonam.

Answer

Sentence. This is a statement telling us someone's name, ending with a full stop.

(2)

What is your name?

Answer

Question. This asks for information and ends with a question mark.

(3)

Where do you stay?

Answer

Question. This asks for information about location and ends with a question mark.

(4)

This flower is beautiful.

Answer

Sentence. This is a statement describing a flower, ending with a full stop.

(5)

My shirt is blue in colour.

Answer

Sentence. This is a statement describing a shirt, ending with a full stop.

Explanation

(1) This is a declarative sentence that makes a statement. It begins with a capital letter and ends with a full stop, not a question mark. (2) This is an interrogative sentence that asks a question. It begins with a question word 'What' and ends with a question mark. (3) This is an interrogative sentence asking about place of residence. It begins with a question word 'Where' and ends with a question mark. (4) This is a declarative sentence making a statement about a flower. It ends with a full stop, not a question mark. (5) This is a declarative sentence making a statement about the colour of a shirt. It ends with a full stop, not a question mark.