Exercise 3: Declarative Sentences | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which of the following is an example of a complex declarative sentence?

(A) She ran quickly.

(B) He likes ice cream.

(C) Although it was raining they went for a walk.

(D) Please sit down.

Correct Answer: 1C

Question 2:  What is the structure of a compound declarative sentence?

(A) One independent clause

(B) Two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction

(C) Two independent clauses joined by a subordinating conjunction

(D) One independent clause and one dependent clause.

Correct Answer: 2B

Question 3:  Which punctuation mark is commonly used in the middle of a compound declarative sentence?

(A) Comma

(B) Period

(C) Exclamation mark

(D) Colon.

Correct Answer: 3A

Question 4:  What is the primary function of a declarative sentence?

(A) To ask a question

(B) To give a command

(C) To make a statement

(D) To express surprise.

Correct Answer: 4C

Question 5:  Which part of speech often comes after the verb in a declarative sentence?

(A) Adjective

(B) Adverb

(C) Noun

(D) Pronoun.

Correct Answer: 5B

Question 6:  What does a declarative sentence typically end with?

(A) A question mark

(B) An exclamation mark

(C) A period

(D) A comma.

Correct Answer: 6C

Question 7:  Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a declarative sentence?

(A) It provides information

(B) It ends with a period

(C) It expresses excitement

(D) It makes a statement.

Correct Answer: 7C

Question 8:  What is the tone of a declarative sentence?

(A) Assertive

(B) Inquisitive

(C) Imperative

(D) Excited.

Correct Answer: 8A

Question 9:  What is the purpose of using declarative sentences?

(A) To seek information

(B) To issue commands

(C) To make statements or provide information

(D) To express emotions.

Correct Answer: 9C

Question 10:  Which part of a declarative sentence typically comes after the subject?

(A) Verb

(B) Object

(C) Predicate

(D) Complement.

Correct Answer: 10A