What kind of sentence is this: "No one was surprised by Erica's complaining."

Answer by  patti (29325)

It is a declarative sentence that states something as a fact. The speaker is making the statement, apparently, on behalf of a larger group.

Answer by  HelpChat (494)

This is a short, declarative statement. It describes the reaction of a group of people to a behavior. She must complain regularly or have a very good reason to complain.