What is the purpose of the following sentence? i think it would be best to study the problem carefully.                a.  it makes a statement.      b.  it gives a command.      c.  it raises a question.      d.  it shows strong emotion.

What is the purpose of the following sentence?

I think it would be best to study the problem carefully. 

       A. It makes a statement. 

The purpose of the following sentence is  A. It makes a statement.
A statement declares a fact, opinion or idea. Assertive sentence or a declarative sentence are other terms for it and is the most frequent type of sentence which almost always end in a period. It never asks a question, gives a command or make a request.