Basic Writing Skills Assignment 2
I. Identify each sentence as declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory, and
write your answer in the space provided (1 point each).
1. She does her homework every evening ___declarative ___________
2.Place your books neatly on the table ___imperative _________________
3.Are you going to the party tonight _____interrogative_____________
4.What a beautiful day this is ______exclamatory _______________
5. They go to the park every Saturday ___declarative_______
II. Fill in the blank spaces with the correct connecting words below (a word may be used
more than once). (1 point each).
Either……..or ,Neither ……nor , Both………and , Not only…..but also ,consequently, however,
therefore , moreover, in contrast, so, otherwise and hence
6.__ either you study hard, ____or ____ you risk failing the exam.
7.___Not only _______ the teacher ___but also____ the students were satisfied with the results.
8. She is ___Both_______ intelligent ____and______ hardworking, which makes her an
exceptional student.
9. He is ____not only ______ a talented musician _____but also_____ a skilled painter.
10. The road was icy; ____consequently______, the driver lost control of the car.
11. She wanted to join the trip; ____however______, she had prior commitments.
12. He studied diligently for weeks; ______however____, he aced the test.
13. The weather was cold and windy; _____hence_____, it started to rain heavily.
14. The two paintings are similar in color; _however ___, their themes are entirely different.
15. You need to leave now, __otherwise______ you will miss the bus.
III. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow (1 point
each).
Eating a balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health. This involves consuming a
variety of foods that provide the necessary nutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins,
and minerals. For example, including fruits and vegetables in daily meals ensures an adequate
intake of vitamins and fiber. Additionally, choosing whole grains over refined ones improves
digestion and sustains energy levels throughout the day. Moreover, limiting sugar and unhealthy
fats helps prevent chronic diseases like diabetes and heart issues. By combining these practices,
individuals can enhance their overall well-being and energy levels.
16. Topic sentence:________ Eating a balanced diet is essential for maintaining good
health.____________________________________________
17. Method of development: :_ The paragraph develops its ideas through examples and
explanations that illustrate the components of a balanced diet, such as the importance of
consuming fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and limiting sugar and unhealthy
fats.______________________________________
18. Cohesive devices: :___ The paragraph uses cohesive devices such as “for example,”
“additionally,” and “moreover” to connect ideas and provide clarity in the explanation of how a
balanced diet contributes to health._________________________________________________
19. Topic idea: :______ The main idea revolves around the significance of a balanced diet in
promoting good health__________________________________________________
20. Controlling idea: :___________ The controlling idea emphasizes that a balanced diet, which
includes various nutrients and limits harmful substances, enhances overall well-being and energy
levels while preventing chronic diseases._________________________________________
