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:

• Sentence 16: A declarative sentence makes a statement. "A piñata is beautiful" simply states a fact about a piñata. A period (.) is the appropriate punctuation for declarative sentences.
• Sentence 17: An interrogative sentence asks a question. "Have you ever broken a piñata" is a question, so a question mark (?) is used.
• Sentence 18: A declarative sentence as it describes what Mexican children do. A period (.) is correct.
• Sentence 19: An imperative sentence gives a command or instruction. "Move out of the way..." is telling someone to do something, but it's a more direct instruction. However, in standard grammar, it's still considered a declarative - like in the sense of a statement of action (though it's a command). But according to the four - type classification (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory), it's an imperative. But in some basic grammar teaching, for simplicity, when it's a statement of action (even if it's a command), a period (.) can be used. But strictly, an exclamation mark (!) can also be used for more forceful commands. But based on common textbook answers for beginners, a period (.) is often used.
• Sentence 20: An imperative sentence as it gives instructions (start picking up... and share...). A period (.) is used as a simple instruction marker in basic grammar exercises.

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.