Exercise: Classifying sentence types

In each of the following items, select the answer that correctly classifies the sentence.

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The screen door creaked and banged when she ran into the house.

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Should he admit his mistake, or should he keep quiet and hope to avoid discovery?

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People go on safari to watch wild animals in their natural habitat.

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Dreams are necessary, but they can be frustrating unless you have the means to attain them.

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When I first arrived at college, I became confused about where I fit in and who my role models should be.

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Keeping in mind the terrain, the weather, and the length of the hike, decide what you need to take.

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Solve your problems yourself.

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Retail sales declined as consumers cut back on spending, and many small businesses failed.

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Oh, I detest jokes at other people’s expense!

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Or is telling such jokes a human trait we can’t eliminate?