Declarative Sentences Flashcards

AQA GCSE English Language specification

Declarative sentence

A sentence that makes a statement or expresses an idea.

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Terms in this set (10)

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Declarative sentence

A sentence that makes a statement or expresses an idea.

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Purpose of declarative sentences

To provide information or state facts.

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Example of a declarative sentence

'The sun is shining brightly.'

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Declarative sentence structure

Typically follows a subject-verb-object order.

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Tone in declarative sentences

Often neutral, factual, or informative.

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Declarative sentence vs interrogative sentence

Declarative sentences state information, while interrogative sentences ask questions.

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Declarative sentence vs imperative sentence

Declarative sentences provide information, while imperative sentences give commands or instructions.

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Declarative sentence in narrative writing

Used to describe events, settings, or characters in a straightforward manner.

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Declarative sentence in persuasive writing

Used to assert opinions or present arguments as facts.

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Effect of declarative sentences on readers

Helps convey clarity and establish a factual or authoritative tone.

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