Three Questions - Textbook Questions
The King wanted to know answers to the three questions because he thought that if he knew them, he would never fail in any venture he might undertake.
Messengers were sent throughout the kingdom to look for wise men who could answer the King's questions, promising a large sum of money to anyone who could give the right answers.
The wise men gave different answers. For the first question, some said to make a timetable; others said to watch all happenings. For the second, some said councillors, others said priests or doctors or soldiers. For the third, some said science, others fighting or religious worship.
He was not satisfied because the answers were so different and he could not agree with any of them. He decided to seek the advice of a certain hermit.
The hermit answered through practical experience. He showed that the most important time is 'Now', the most important person is the one you are with, and the most important business is to do that person good.
Wren & Martin Grammar: The Sentence - Illustrations
1. The King went to the wood. (Declarative)
2. Why did you come here? (Interrogative)
3. Be quiet! (Imperative)
4. What a strange man! (Exclamatory)
wisest / is / the / hermit / man / the -> The hermit is the wisest man.
Wren & Martin Grammar Rules: The Sentence
A group of words which makes complete sense is called a Sentence.
1. Declarative/Assertive: Makes a statement.
2. Interrogative: Asks a question.
3. Imperative: Expresses a command, entreaty or wish.
4. Exclamatory: Expresses strong feeling.