Question

what was meant to be a mere joke intended to defuse tension in our class turned out to be a sour experience for me.". (i) what type of sentence is this (ii) analyze it into clause​

Answer 1

Answer:

This is a declarative sentence.

Explanation:

Declarative sentences are those that aim to pass on information, expose something that has happened or is happening. This sentence can also be considered a comparative sentence, as it compares the emotion expected to be felt by the narrator and the emotion that the narrator actually felt in relation to the joke in the classroom.

The sentence also has a dependent clause "what was meant to be" that needs a complement to make sense and get a message across. This complement is the clause that is established immediately afterwards, ending the sentence.