A leaflet says 'Join us today!' Which sentence type is this?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. An imperative
- Step 1: The sentence tells the reader to do something.
- Step 2: A command is an imperative.
Answer
An imperative.
Why not the others: A question: It does not ask anything. A statement: It does not simply give information. An exclamative that expresses surprise: It issues an instruction rather than showing surprise.
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