Standard English has four clause types (five if you treat 2a and 2b as separate), differing with respect to which words you put where: The first of these is a declarative used to present a ...

when you turn it into a declarative sentence. For example, “I’m worried you may run out of time if you don’t start your homework soon.” The mom isn’t making the kid do homework for the ...

Notice the difference in tone between these two statements. Often, an “I” statement can be turned into a declarative sentence by omitting the “I.” To argue a position without sounding opinionated or ...