1. Remove the Question Mark: The most obvious change is to replace the question mark (?) at the end of the sentence with a period (.).
2. Adjust the Word Order: Interrogative sentences often use a different word order than declarative sentences. Here's how to change the order:
* Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) Structure: In most cases, you'll need to move the subject (who or what is doing the action) to the beginning of the sentence.
* "Wh" Questions: If the sentence starts with "who," "what," "when," "where," "why," or "how," you'll need to remove the "wh" word and rearrange the sentence to follow the SVO structure.
Example:
Interrogative: Did you eat breakfast this morning?
Declarative: You ate breakfast this morning.
Explanation:
* The question mark is replaced with a period.
* The "Did" is removed.
* The subject "You" is moved to the beginning of the sentence.
More Examples:
* Interrogative: What is your favorite color?
* Declarative: Your favorite color is [insert color].
* Interrogative: Are you going to the store?
* Declarative: You are going to the store.
* Interrogative: Why did you leave early?
* Declarative: You left early.
Key Points:
* Context is important: Sometimes, you'll need to add or change words to make the declarative sentence make sense.
* Negative Sentences: Negative interrogative sentences (e.g., "Didn't you go?") will require a change in the verb's negation to make the declarative sentence correct (e.g., "You did not go").