• Life is not always a bed of roses.

• Interrogative sentences are a very important part of the way we talk

to one another. They're how we ask for input from other people and
invite them to share what they think. Interrogative sentences are also
the way we get information that we need.
Declarative statement
• In English grammar, a declarative sentence is a sentence that makes a
statement, provides a fact, offers an explanation, or conveys
information. These types of sentences are also known as declarative
statements. A declarative sentence is the most common type of
sentence in the English language.
• Research Problem

Interrogative statement: What percentage of private universities in

Manila considers the use of grammar textbook as the most effective way
to help college students attain communicative competence?

Declarative statement: The main objective of this study is to find out the
percentage of Manila private universities considering the use of grammar
textbooks as the most effective way to help college students attain
communicative competence.
Research Question : Interrogative statements

1. What is an English grammar textbook?

2. What is communicative competence?
Declarative Statements:
-this study aims to find the answer to the following specific objectives:
1. To define a grammar book;
2. To explain the meaning of communicative competence;
Identification:
1. To what extent do Manila private universities find grammar textbooks
effective in helping college students attain communicative
competence?
2. 2. to explain the meaning of communicative competence;
3. How many Manila private universities require the use of grammar
textbook?
4. What components of the grammar textbook work for communicative
competence development?
5. To identify the components of the grammar book that work for
communicative competence development;
Guidelines in Formulating Research Problem
1. Formulate a research problem that is researchable- meaning, open to empirical
investigation.
2. Have your research problem focus on general understanding of your research topic.
3. Construct a research problem that mirrors the importance of carrying out the
research for finding answers or solution to a problem.
4. Construct an introductory statement to present your research problem, which is the
main problem of your research.
5. State your research questions or sub-problems not in the form of yes-or no
questions, but in informative questions.
6. Express your research problem and research questions either in an interrogative or
declarative manner.