Definition

Noun: A declaratory sentence is a type of sentence that makes a statement or declaration. It is used to state a fact, an opinion, or a piece of information. This type of sentence typically ends with a period (.) and is in the indicative mood, which is used for stating what is considered true.

Usage

A declaratory sentence is the most common sentence type. Its primary function is to convey information from the speaker or writer to the listener or reader. It declares something to be the case.

Examples

• The sky is blue. (This sentence declares a general fact.)
• I enjoy reading books. (This sentence declares a personal opinion or habit.)
• The meeting will start at 9 AM. (This sentence declares a piece of information.)
• She has completed her assignment. (This sentence declares a fact about a completed action.)

Advanced Usage

• In grammar and linguistics: The term is often used interchangeably with declarative sentence. It is contrasted with other sentence types like interrogative (questions), imperative (commands), and exclamatory (exclamations).
• In logic and philosophy: Declaratory sentences are studied as the bearers of truth values; they can be true or false.

Variants and Related Words

• Declarative sentence (noun): A direct synonym. This is the more commonly used term in modern grammar.
• Statement (noun): A more general term for a declaratory expression, which can be a sentence or a part of one.
• Indicative mood (noun): The grammatical mood used by verbs in declaratory sentences to express facts and opinions.

Synonyms

• Declarative sentence
• Statement
• Assertion

Related Phrases

• Make a declaration: To state something formally or emphatically.
  • The witness made a declaration about what she saw.

Noun

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