Declarative sentences

Short, simple declarative sentences—that is, sentences that make statements, rather than pose questions, issue commands, or exclaim—are the easiest to write and the easiest to read. They are also usually clear. However, too many short sentences in a row can sound abrupt or monotonous. They also can place too heavy a burden on the reader to connect the ideas from one sentence to the next. To... 

Use a period at the end of a declarative sentence, but never in combination with any other punctuation marks. 

Declarative Sentences Sentences that make statements for example, Becky is a student. ... 

State each main point as a simple declarative sentence. As with the speech itself, each section needs the focus that a single sentence provides. 

Begin to outline a speech only after you have summarized the potential presentation in a declarative sentence that captures the central idea of the message. The single-sentence summary focuses a speaker s thoughts as nothing else does and simplifies all succeeding steps in speech preparation. Ask yourself, What is the central point that I want to make , and then write a sentence that meets the following criteria ... 

The first section of this book focuses on the development of a thesis statement, a declarative sentence that tells your reader what you think about a topic. In other words, it is your opinion. It is also a response to what we have called the topic question. 

C. A GOOD THESIS STATEMENT IS A DECLARATIVE SENTENCE THAT CONTAINS A/0 QUALIFIERS. 

The establishment of order, or a system of classification, allows us to make an assertion, or a proposition, about the relationships between classes or categories of concepts. A proposition always takes the form of a declarative sentence. 

Fujisaki, H., and Hirose, K. Analysis of voice fundamental frequency contours for declarative sentences of Japanese. Journal of the Acoustical Society of Japan 5, 4 (1984),... 

In an otherwise excellent and informative booklet. The Biological Chemical Warfare Threat (CIA 1997) p. 26, was the declarative sentence Phosgene is more effective than chlorine because it is slowly hydrolyzed by the water in the lining of the lungs, forming hydrochloric acid that rapidly destroys the tissue. ... 

Figure 3.7 Studies reveal that the most effective presentation slide is a short declarative sentence coupled with a supporting image.

Lublin, J. S. 2004. To Win Advancement You Need to Clean Up Any Bad Speech Habits, Wall Street Journal, October 5. (Cautions young people to avoid teen speak, such as like. Suggests that women avoid uptalk which includes ending declarative sentences with a rising inflection thus making the speaker seem tentative or uncertain.)... 

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