Here are some characteristics of declarative sentences:
* They make a statement about something. They tell you something about a person, place, thing, or event.
* They usually end with a period (.).
* They are not asking a question.
* They are not giving a command.
Here are some examples of declarative sentences:
* The sun is shining.
* My cat loves to play with string.
* I went to the store yesterday.
* The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark.
* The Earth is round.