Question

draw a vertical line between the complete subject and the complete predicate. underline the simple subject(s) once and the simple predicate(s) twice. if the subject is understood you, draw a vertical line before the complete predicate.

1. the alcazar in segovia, spain, appears as a lofty and noble bulwark.
2. this castle rests on a rocky cliff.
3. segovias alcazar is a rather long castle.
4. however, many photographs and drawings reveal only part of the castles length.
5. look at the beautiful silhouette.
6. another famous spanish castle and tourist attraction in granada, spain, is the alhambra.
7. the alhambra was built by the moors between 1248 and 1354.
8. observe and examine the twenty - three towers on the wall.
9. alhambra derives from words meaning \the red\ in arabic.
10. the alhambra is one of the most important examples of islamic architecture.

review the skill
identify each sentence as declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory. place the appropriate punctuation mark at the end of each sentence.

1. a piñata is beautiful
2. have you ever broken a piñata
3. mexican children try to break the piñata to get the candy inside
4. move out of the way when the candy falls
5. start picking up the candy, and share with everyone

Explanation:

• Declarative sentences state facts or opinions. They end with a period. For example, "A piñata is beautiful" (16) and "Mexican children try to break the piñata to get the candy inside" (18) are declarative as they present statements.
• Interrogative sentences ask questions. They end with a question mark. "Have you ever broken a piñata" (17) is interrogative.
• Imperative sentences give commands or instructions. They can end with a period or an exclamation mark. "Move out of the way when the candy falls" (19) and "Start picking up the candy, and share with everyone" (20) are imperative as they tell someone to do something.

Answer:

1. Declarative. A piñata is beautiful.
2. Interrogative. Have you ever broken a piñata?
3. Declarative. Mexican children try to break the piñata to get the candy inside.
4. Imperative. Move out of the way when the candy falls.
5. Imperative. Start picking up the candy, and share with everyone.