declarative sentence
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In Yautja, the structure of a declarative sentence — one that makes a statement, provides a fact or offers an explanation — is the reverse of those in English.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2025
Statement A declarative sentence that has a truth value, meaning that it must be either true or false.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
In his left he holds a hand-painted sign etched with four words, one declarative sentence: “I did not forget.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2021
Martin and Andrea Barrett for what they could do with a declarative sentence.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 18, 2016
They are as follows: The declarative sentence states a fact.
From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose
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