Yes, Could at the beginning of a sentence means it is a question. A request is a question. Could you hand me that drink? implies that there is doubt as to whether the other person can comply with the request.
>>I can't think of any instance where a sentence would begin with "Can" and not end in a question mark. But of course, there is an infinite quantity: "Can openers are great." "Can openers in purple are my favourite!" "Can openers aren't usually seen dating garlic presses." "Can openers [predicate]." ... ;-)
A request sentence is one that asks (or requests) for something.
"I have a preference for pizza". By the way, if you are trying to learn good English you should realise that a question is not necessarily a question just because you put a question mark at the end. You wrote "Use the word preference in a sentence?" This is not a question. It's a request. In fact, you don't need to ask a question here at all. All you want is to be given an example of a sentence with the word preference in it.
Yes. for example With referance to the request by......................
i request you to fix my door
>>I can't think of any instance where a sentence would begin with "Can" and not end in a question mark. But of course, there is an infinite quantity: "Can openers are great." "Can openers in purple are my favourite!" "Can openers aren't usually seen dating garlic presses." "Can openers [predicate]." ... ;-)
if it is a reques then it is a question.. but if it is a command then it is declarative
This is an imperative sentence, which is a type of sentence that gives a command or makes a request.
A question that is phrased as a request should end with a question mark. This punctuation indicates that the sentence is seeking information or confirmation from the listener.
A question mark.
The sentence "May you borrow this" is an example of an interrogative sentence, specifically a polite request or permission seeking question. It is structured as a question with the modal "may" as the helping verb.
It depends on whether you say or ask the request. If it's a question, then you put a question mark; if it's a statement, then you put a period.
Both are grammatically correct, both are exactly the same except for the question mark at the end of your question, which belongs on the end of the sentence. May I request a copy of your catalogue May I request a copy of your catalogue? A suggestion for actually using this sentence in business writing; the answer to the question is yes or no, which is not the same as fulfilling a request for a copy of the catalogue. Business writing must clearly say what you want. Some alternative sentences: I am writing to request a copy of your catalogue... Please send a copy of your catalogue to ...
A request sentence is one that asks (or requests) for something.
It is a grammatical unit of one or more words which expresses a statement, a question or a request. It is a communication
Yes it's a kind of sentence like a question or request. Lend me some money and I'll pay you back double tomorrow.
They received the request for supplies.