This post provides the answer key and detailed explanations for the 50 MCQs Exercise on Sentence Kinds and Structure, designed in line with the PMDC-approved MDCAT syllabus and the format seen in MDCAT and NUMS Past Papers. Each explanation not only confirms the correct option but also helps students understand why a particular sentence is classified as declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory—and how it fits into sentence structures like simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. These explanations are essential for building a solid foundation in grammar and improving accuracy in the English section of medical entry tests.
Q.1
Correct option: C. Complex
Explanation: The sentence “Mother was busy cooking for the guests who were arriving in the evening” is complex because it contains one independent clause (“Mother was busy cooking for the guests”) and one dependent clause (“who were arriving in the evening”). The dependent clause modifies the noun “guests” and cannot stand alone.
Q.2
Correct option: C. Complex
Explanation: The sentence “The person who was injured in the accident needed help immediately” is complex because it includes one independent clause (“The person needed help immediately”) and one dependent clause (“who was injured in the accident”). The dependent clause describes “the person” and cannot function as a complete sentence.
Q.3
Correct option: C. Complex
Explanation: The sentence “Whatever you learn at school will help you in the future” is complex because it consists of one dependent clause (“Whatever you learn at school”) and one independent clause (“will help you in the future”). The dependent clause acts as the subject of the sentence.
Q.4
Correct option: B. Compound
Explanation: The sentence “Alice cooked dinner and Mike tidied the rooms” is compound because it has two independent clauses (“Alice cooked dinner” and “Mike tidied the rooms”) joined by the coordinating conjunction “and.”
Q.5
Correct option: B. Compound
Explanation: The sentence “I had a headache but I enjoyed the movie” is compound because it contains two independent clauses (“I had a headache” and “I enjoyed the movie”) connected by the coordinating conjunction “but.”
Q.6
Correct option: C. Complex
Explanation: The sentence “Although I had a headache, I enjoyed the movie” is complex because it includes one dependent clause (“Although I had a headache”) and one independent clause (“I enjoyed the movie”). The dependent clause cannot stand alone.
Q.7
Correct option: A. Simple
Explanation: The sentence “We cancelled the picnic because of the rain” is simple because it contains one independent clause (“We cancelled the picnic”) and a prepositional phrase (“because of the rain”), which does not form a clause.
Q.8
Correct option: C. Complex
Explanation: The sentence “I don’t know whether he will arrive” is complex because it consists of one independent clause (“I don’t know”) and one dependent clause (“whether he will arrive”). The dependent clause acts as the object of the verb “know.”
Q.9
Correct option: C. Complex
Explanation: The sentence “The girl who won the first prize is my neighbor’s daughter” is complex because it has one independent clause (“The girl is my neighbor’s daughter”) and one dependent clause (“who won the first prize”). The dependent clause modifies the noun “girl.”
Q.10
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “Your good wishes are always with me” is declarative because it makes a statement and ends with a period. Declarative sentences provide information or express facts.
Q.11
Correct option: B. Imperative
Explanation: The sentence “Please, give me two tickets for the show” is imperative because it gives a polite command or request. Imperative sentences often begin with a verb and may include “please” for politeness.
Q.12
Correct option: C. Interrogative
Explanation: The sentence “Did you celebrate your birthday this year?” is interrogative because it asks a question and ends with a question mark. Interrogative sentences seek information.
Q.13
Correct option: D. Exclamatory
Explanation: The sentence “How wonderful is the rain after the dust and heat!” is exclamatory because it expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark. Exclamatory sentences often begin with “how” or “what.”
Q.14
Correct option: B. Imperative
Explanation: The sentence “You must not sleep till seven in the morning” is imperative because it gives a strong instruction or command, even though it includes the subject “you.”
Q.15
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “A helicopter cannot fly faster than an aero plane” is declarative because it states a fact and ends with a period. Declarative sentences are used to convey information.
Q.16
Correct option: B. Imperative
Explanation: The sentence “Always go out with an umbrella during the monsoons” is imperative because it gives advice or a directive. Imperative sentences often omit the subject and begin with a verb.
Q.17
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “We will not buy such new things” is declarative because it makes a statement about a decision or fact and ends with a period.
Q.18
Correct option: D. Exclamatory
Explanation: The sentence “How badly was she injured!” is exclamatory because it expresses shock or concern and ends with an exclamation mark. Exclamatory sentences often begin with “how” or “what.”
Q.19
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “I brush my teeth after every meal” is declarative because it states a habitual action and ends with a period. Declarative sentences are used to share information.
Q.20
Correct option: C. Interrogative
Explanation: The sentence “Is that you at the door?” is interrogative because it asks a question and ends with a question mark. Interrogative sentences seek confirmation or information.
Q.21
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “There is no smoke without fire” is declarative because it states a proverb or general truth and ends with a period. Declarative sentences express facts or opinions.
Q.22
Correct option: C. Interrogative
Explanation: The sentence “Wasn’t that box very heavy?” is interrogative because it asks a rhetorical question and ends with a question mark. The negative form “wasn’t” indicates a question.
Q.23
Correct option: D. Optative
Explanation: The sentence “May you prosper!” is optative because it expresses a wish or blessing. Optative sentences often begin with “may” and convey hopes or prayers.
Q.24
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “That is wonderful news” is declarative because it makes a statement expressing an opinion and ends with a period.
Q.25
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “I could carry those bags for you” is declarative because it states an offer or possibility and ends with a period.
Q.26
Correct option: D. Optative
Explanation: The sentence “Good morning. Hope you are fine” is optative because it expresses a greeting and a wish for well-being. Optative sentences often convey goodwill.
Q.27
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “I think you should seek parental advice over this matter” is declarative because it states an opinion or suggestion and ends with a period.
Q.28
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “I’m sorry. I don’t think we can have a merger” is declarative because it communicates a decision or fact and ends with a period.
Q.29
Correct option: B. Imperative
Explanation: The sentence “Make sure you understand why we do this exercise” is imperative because it gives an instruction or directive, even though it includes the subject “you.”
Q.30
Correct option: D. Exclamatory
Explanation: The sentence “They may take our lives, but they’ll never take our freedom!” is exclamatory because it expresses strong determination and ends with an exclamation mark.
Q.31
Correct option: D. Exclamatory
Explanation: The sentence “The rainbow is gorgeous!” is exclamatory because it conveys admiration or excitement and ends with an exclamation mark.
Q.32
Correct option: C. Interrogative
Explanation: The sentence “What are you doing here?” is interrogative because it asks a question and ends with a question mark.
Q.33
Correct option: C. Interrogative
Explanation: The sentence “Did I say anything to make you angry?” is interrogative because it seeks information or confirmation and ends with a question mark.
Q.34
Correct option: C. Interrogative
Explanation: The sentence “What is your name?” is interrogative because it asks for information and ends with a question mark.
Q.35
Correct option: C. Interrogative
Explanation: The sentence “Who told you this?” is interrogative because it seeks the identity of a person and ends with a question mark.
Q.36
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “She is a successful writer” is declarative because it states a fact about someone and ends with a period.
Q.37
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “It is raining cats and dogs” is declarative because it describes the weather and ends with a period.
Q.38
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “I want to become a writer” is declarative because it states a personal aspiration and ends with a period.
Q.39
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “She does not eat meat or fish” is declarative because it shares a dietary preference and ends with a period.
Q.40
Correct option: B. Imperative
Explanation: The sentence “Go at once” is imperative because it gives a direct command and omits the subject.
Q.41
Correct option: B. Imperative
Explanation: The sentence “Bring me that file” is imperative because it issues a command and begins with a verb.
Q.42
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “My mother makes delicious cookies” is declarative because it states a fact and ends with a period.
Q.43
Correct option: B. Imperative
Explanation: The sentence “Get lost” is imperative because it gives a blunt command and omits the subject.
Q.44
Correct option: B. Imperative
Explanation: The sentence “Fetch me a glass of water” is imperative because it requests an action and begins with a verb.
Q.45
Correct option: B. Imperative
Explanation: The sentence “Please be seated” is imperative because it politely instructs someone to sit down.
Q.46
Correct option: B. Imperative
Explanation: The sentence “Sit down” is imperative because it directly commands someone to sit.
Q.47
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “She writes with her left hand” is declarative because it shares a fact and ends with a period.
Q.48
Correct option: D. Exclamatory
Explanation: The sentence “What a tragedy!” is exclamatory because it expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.
Q.49
Correct option: D. Exclamatory
Explanation: The sentence “How beautiful she is!” is exclamatory because it conveys admiration and ends with an exclamation mark.
Q.50
Correct option: A. Declarative
Explanation: The sentence “I have two sisters” is declarative because it states a personal fact and ends with a period.
