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Performative verbs: I hereby declare / promise / apologise

Structure:

I (hereby) + performative verb + complement

The present simple here performs the action it describes. 'Hereby' reinforces the formal, binding nature.

Example:

I hereby declare this meeting adjourned.

Examples

I hereby declare this meeting adjourned.

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "I hereby declare this meeting adjourned."

Absolute construction (nominative absolute)

Absolute construction: All things considered

Absolute construction: The matter having been settled

Advanced affixation: noun and adjective suffixes

Advanced affixation: productive prefixes