Identify the assertive sentence.

(A) What a wonderful book!
(B) Make hay while the sun shines.
(C) Why waste time in useless arguments ?
(D) Why have you stopped writing ?

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(B) Only

The correct answer is Option (2) - (B) Only

• Assertive Sentence:

  • An assertive sentence (also known as a declarative sentence) states a fact or opinion. It can be either affirmative or negative.

• Analysis of Options:

  • (A) What a wonderful book!
    • This is an exclamatory sentence expressing strong emotion or excitement.
  • (B) Make hay while the sun shines.
    • This is an assertive sentence. It conveys a directive or advice in a straightforward manner. It suggests taking advantage of favorable conditions.
  • (C) Why waste time in useless arguments?
    • This is an interrogative sentence asking a question.
  • (D) Why have you stopped writing?
    • This is also an interrogative sentence asking a question.