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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 | + | 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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Latest revision as of 09:45, 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.
