Here's a breakdown:
Subject: The person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.
Predicate: The part of the sentence that tells something about the subject.
Examples of Declarative Sentences:
* The sun is shining. (Subject: Sun, Predicate: is shining)
* She went to the store. (Subject: She, Predicate: went to the store)
* Dogs are mammals. (Subject: Dogs, Predicate: are mammals)
* The car is red. (Subject: Car, Predicate: is red)
Key Features:
* Makes a statement: It provides information or expresses a thought.
* Ends with a period: It uses a period (.) to indicate the end of the statement.
* Has a subject and predicate: It clearly identifies the subject and what is being said about it.
In contrast, other sentence types include:
* Interrogative: Asks a question (e.g., "Are you coming?")
* Imperative: Gives a command or request (e.g., "Close the door.")
* Exclamatory: Expresses strong emotion (e.g., "Wow, that's amazing!")
Let me know if you'd like to see more examples or have any other questions.