Declarative Sentence in English Grammar

Declarative Sentence in English Grammar

A declarative sentence is a type of sentence that makes a statement or expresses an opinion. Its primary function is to convey information or provide some kind of explanation. Declarative sentences typically end with a period (.), and they are the most common type of sentence in the English language.

Modal Verbs: need

Modal Verbs: need

Need can function as a modal auxiliary verb when used in certain contexts, indicating a lack of necessity or obligation.Need can also function as a main verb, meaning to require or be necessary.

Auxiliary Verbs: to be

Auxiliary Verbs: to be

To be is used with the present participle (ing form) of the main verb to indicate an action that is currently happening.   Example: She is studying for her exam.

Auxiliary Verbs

Auxiliary Verbs

Auxiliary Verbs are used to form various tenses, moods, and voices in English sentences.   Auxiliary verbs are also used to make negative sentences, questions, and contractions.  

The Past Indefinite Tense ( The Past Simple)

The Past Indefinite Tense ( The Past Simple)

Some adverbs and time expressions that can be used to indicate the past time frame with the Past Simple (Simple Past) tense: yesterday, last night, last week, last month, last year, in 2005, two days ago, a week ago, an hour ago, previously, before, then. These adverbs and time expressions are often used with the Past Simple tense to indicate that the action or event took place in the past and is now completed.