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Sentences – statement, question and command

Sentences – statement, question and command

Course modified date: 24 Jun 2024
Learn about sentences, specifically statement question and command, what a statement, question and command sentence is, how and when to use statement and command sentences and how to write a full and proper question. This course is ideal for intermediate learners.

Introduction 
A statement sentence is a sentence that tells the reader something – or rather, gives the reader a piece of information – in a clear and direct manner. 

Statement sentences are sometimes called assertive sentences or declarative sentences.
These are the most common types of sentences that we use on a day-to-day basis because our conversations are mostly based around the idea of exchanging information with other people – which is exactly what statement sentences are for.

The main aim of a statement sentence is always to tell someone a fact or an idea about a certain topic.
They can vary in their length but, like all sentences, they have to end with some kind of punctuation mark (this is often a full stop but it might also be an exclamation mark, if you really want to shout about your sentence).
The key to spotting a statement sentence is to look at the topic of the sentence itself – do not look at the length or the structure, as these will not always help you to spot a statement.
If the sentence is stating something – a fact, a thought, or an opinion – then it is a statement sentence. If, however, the sentence is asking a question or making an order, then it is a different type of sentence entirely.
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