Statement
Declarative sentences — facts and information ending with a full stop.
Statement
Statements
What you'll learn
- Declarative sentences tell facts or information.
- End with a full stop (.)
- Subject + verb completes thought: Birds fly.
- Most reader sentences are statements — identify them.
Key concepts
Level 1 — Core idea
Verbal: You share news: 'It is raining.' — not asking, not ordering.
Symbolic: Statement = fact/opinion + .
Visual: Traffic light green = go read calmly — full stop at end.
Level 2 — Going deeper
Statements can be true or false (Dogs meow — false) but still statements. Not questions even if they sound surprising.
NCERT anchor
NCERT Class 3 English — copy three statements from a story; add full stops if missing.
Worked example
Statement or not? Where is your book?
Step 1 — Asks something → **question**
Step 2 — Needs ? not .
Answer: **Not** a statement
Fix punctuation: The sun rises in the east
Step 1 — Tells fact
Step 2 — Add **full stop**
Answer: The sun rises in the east**.**
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Why | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Question mark on fact | Punctuation guess | Facts end with . |
| Fragment as sentence | Missing verb | Need subject + verb |
| SHOUTING with full stop only | Tone confusion | Capital start + . enough |
| Command as statement | Type mix | Open the door = command |
Quick check
- Make one statement about your school.
- Which mark ends a statement?
- Statement or question: Birds have feathers.
- Stretch: Write three facts about your city as statements.
Revision tip: Read sentence — if nobody needs to answer, it's likely a statement.
Open the Practice tab for graded questions on Statements.
Key Takeaways (TL;DR)
- What you'll learn
- Key concepts
- Worked example
- Common mistakes
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