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Sentences can be changed from one kind to another. For example,

y He is very honest. (declarative)

Is he very honest? (interrogative)
y (You) Sit straight. (imperative) Note

Will you sit straight? (interrogative) In imperative sentences,

y How beautiful she is! (exclamatory) it is understood that
She is very beautiful. (declarative) someone (the subject) is
being spoken to.
y Were the mangoes sweet? (interrogative)

How sweet the mangoes were! (exclamatory)

y Mrs Sen is proud of her son. (declarative)
How proud Mrs Sen is of her son! (exclamatory)

y The match will be held today. (declarative)
Will the match be held today? (interrogative)

y The guests have left. (declarative)

Have the guests left? (interrogative)

y Mohit will come tomorrow. (declarative)
Will Mohit come tomorrow? (interrogative)

y He is tall. (declarative)
Is he tall? (interrogative)

C. Change these sentences into interrogative sentences. Begin each sentence with
the word in the brackets.

1. He was late again. (was)

Was he late again?

2. You were at the party. (were)

3. She shouted at them. (who)

4. Her mother is at home. (is)

5. The vegetables were fresh. (were)

6. He will come tomorrow. (will)

7. Vinod has returned the book. (has)

8. The milk is hot. (is)

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