Activity 8 (a) – Read the following sentences: What a lovely sight! Shut the door.

Question

Read the following sentences:

1. What a lovely sight!
2. Shut the door.
3. May God bless you.
4. Do not run in the sun.
5. How stormy the night is!
6. May she live long?

Now fill in the following table correctly:

Answer

1. Sentences expressing advice/suggestion/order/comment/request:
   • “Shut the door.” – This is an order or command to close the door.
   • “Do not run in the sun.” – This is a piece of advice or suggestion to refrain from running in the sun.
2. Sentences expressing a wish:
   • “May God bless you.” – This is a wish for God’s blessings upon the person.
   • “May she live long?” – This is a wish for the person’s long life.
3. Sentences expressing a sense of surprise/strong feeling of happiness or sadness:
   • “What a lovely sight!” – This expresses a sense of happiness or admiration for the beautiful sight.
   • “How stormy the night is!” – This expresses a sense of surprise or strong feeling about the stormy night.