Definitions
- Referring to a grammatically complete unit of language that expresses a thought or idea. - Talking about a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate, and conveys a complete meaning. - Describing a series of words that make sense on their own and can stand alone as a statement.
- Referring to a declaration or assertion made by someone, either verbally or in writing. - Talking about a formal announcement or communication of information. - Describing a sentence that conveys a fact, opinion, or belief.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the use of language to convey meaning.
- 2Both can be written or spoken.
- 3Both can express a complete thought or idea.
- 4Both can be used to communicate information.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: A sentence is a grammatical unit of language, while a statement is a declaration or assertion made by someone.
- 2Structure: A sentence has a subject and a predicate, while a statement may or may not have a subject and predicate.
- 3Purpose: A sentence is used to convey a complete thought or idea, while a statement is used to declare or assert something.
- 4Formality: A statement is often more formal than a sentence, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 5Connotation: A sentence is neutral in tone, while a statement can carry a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Sentence and statement are both units of language used to convey meaning. However, the difference between them lies in their function, structure, purpose, formality, and connotation. A sentence is a grammatically complete unit of language that expresses a thought or idea, while a statement is a declaration or assertion made by someone, either verbally or in writing.
