Identify the kind of the following sentence:
I wonder why the school bell has not rung yet.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Assertive
Assertive sentence:
- An assertive sentence states a fact or a thought. It ends with a full stop.
- “I wonder why ...” looks like a question, but it asks nobody anything. It only tells us what the speaker is thinking.
- The words after “why” are in statement order: “the school bell has not rung”.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: Interrogative — Incorrect. An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark. This sentence asks nothing and ends with a full stop.
Option 3: Exclamatory — Incorrect. An exclamatory sentence shows a sudden strong feeling, usually with “What” or “How”. This sentence only states a thought.
Option 4: Imperative — Incorrect. An imperative sentence gives an order or makes a request. This sentence does not ask anyone to do anything.