Identify the type of sentenceIt is no use crying over spilt milk.
Correct answer: D. Declarative sentence
- A. Negative sentence
- B. Imperative sentence
- C. Optative sentence
- D. Declarative sentence
Explanation
The sentence "It is no use crying over spilt milk" is a declarative sentence because it:- States a fact or a general truth- Describes a situation or a principle- Has a neutral toneThis sentence is a common English idiom that means don't waste time feeling sorry for something that's already happened and can't be changed. It's a statement of fact, rather than a command, wish, or strong emotion
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