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A declarative sentence conveys a statement. Example: The cat is fat.  
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A declarative [[Clause (definition)|clause]] conveys a statement of fact or belief. For example: ''The cat is fat.'' Declaratives can be contrasted with [[Imperative Clause (definition)|imperatives]] and [[Question (definition)|questions]]
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==See Also==
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*[[Question (definition)]]
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*[[Imperative Clause (definition)]]
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==External Links==
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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentence_(linguistics)
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==References==
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*Crystal, D. (2008) ''Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics''. 6th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
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*Matthews, P. H. (1997) ''The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics.'' Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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[[Category: Syntax]]

Latest revision as of 08:45, 5 June 2012

A declarative clause conveys a statement of fact or belief. For example: The cat is fat. Declaratives can be contrasted with imperatives and questions

See Also

External Links

References

  • Crystal, D. (2008) Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. 6th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Matthews, P. H. (1997) The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.