The sentence "That was a monstrous wave" ends with an underscore after the word "wave," indicating that punctuation is missing. Let's identify the type of sentence it is based on its structure and meaning once punctuation is added:
1. Declarative sentences make statements or express facts. They end with a period.
- Example: "That was a monstrous wave."
2. Interrogative sentences ask questions and end with a question mark.
- Example: "Was that a monstrous wave?"
3. Imperative sentences give commands or make requests. They typically end with a period but can sometimes end with an exclamation point for stronger emphasis.
- Example: "Look at that monstrous wave!"
4. Exclamatory sentences express strong emotions or feelings and end with an exclamation point.
- Example: "What a monstrous wave!"
By considering the meaning of the sentence and the impact of adding punctuation, we can determine that the correct type of sentence is a declarative sentence. Therefore, the correct answer would be:
a. declarative
