1.  Four people read the new novel. 

   passive  

   emphasis 

2.  A wad of gum was under the table.

   there is / there are 

    negative 

3.  Committee members offered advice to the council.

   cleft 

    passive 

4.  She bought a ticket to the all-Beethoven concert.

     interrogative yes-no

     cleft 

5.  You should buy a new car.

   imperative

6.  Jack returned from his trip earlier than expected.

   negative

   emphasis 

7. I am anxious for you to return.

    exclamatory 

 8.  He will bring the food to the party. 

    interrogative yes-no 

    negative

9.  A small dog is inside the cage. 

   there is / there are 

10.  You should always buckle up your seatbelt. 

   imperative 

   interrogative yes-no 

11.  Oscar's poodle won first prize in the dog show.

  negative 

  passive 

12.  An executive buyout was in the plan.

  there is / there are 

  negative  

13.  Each guest brought a special dish to the pot luck dinner.

  cleft 

  passive 

14.  You should get a flu shot as soon as possible.

  imperative 

  interrogative yes / no 

15.  This is good work.

  exclamatory 

   negative