Definition

1. Noun:
   • A statement-making sentence: A declarative sentence is a type of sentence that makes a statement or declaration, conveying information, facts, or opinions. It is the most common sentence type.
   • Grammatical mood: It is typically written in the indicative mood, which is used to state what is considered a fact.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • "The sky is blue." is a simple declarative sentence.
  • In her essay, she used many declarative sentences to present her arguments clearly.
  • A declarative sentence usually ends with a period.

Advanced Usage

• Contrast with other sentence types: A declarative sentence is one of the four primary sentence types, distinct from interrogative (questions), imperative (commands), and exclamatory (exclamations) sentences.
  • Declarative: "You are late." Interrogative: "Are you late?"
• Function in discourse: Declarative sentences form the backbone of expository and narrative writing by stating ideas and advancing information.

Variants and Related Words

• Declarative (adj): Having the function of making a statement.
  • The declarative mood is used for stating facts.
• Declaration (n): A formal or explicit statement or announcement.
  • The declaration of independence was a historic document.
• Declare (v): To say something in a solemn and emphatic manner.
  • The witness will declare the truth to the court.

Synonyms

• Statement: A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.
• Assertion: A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

Related Phrases

• Make a declaration: To state something formally.
  • The mayor will make a declaration about the new policy.
• State a fact: To express a piece of information that is true.
  • It is important to state a fact clearly when writing a report.

Noun

1. a sentence (in the indicative mood) that makes a declaration