Survey of English Grammar Wiki: Week 8

Exercises on Clause Types

Classify the following according to clause type, and say what kind of speech act they would most likely be used to perform. Note that independent of clause type, all examples end with a dot.

1. Could you pass the salt, please.

Clause Type:

Speech Act:

2. Boy, is Kim stupid.

Clause Type:

Speech Act:

3. Do you want to come over for dinner tomorrow evening.

Clause Type:

Speech Act:

4. Get out.

Clause Type:

Speech Act:

5. Sleep well.

Clause Type:

Speech Act:

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