Analyze the sentence and identify the type of sentence it is.
The snow was melting.
The type of sentence is a declarative sentence. It is a statement that provides information and ends with a period.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Analyze the sentence and identify the type of sentence it is.

### Input:
The snow was melting.

### Output:
The type of sentence is a declarative sentence. It is a statement that provides information and ends with a period.