interrogative sentence

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interrogative sentence

A student writes an interrogative sentence on the chalkboard.

Definition

Noun: A sentence that asks a question and expects a reply. It is a type of sentence used to request information, confirmation, or clarification. The term is synonymous with "question."

Usage

An interrogative sentence is used to elicit a response from the listener or reader. It typically ends with a question mark (?). The structure often involves inversion of the subject and auxiliary verb (e.g., "Are you ready?") or begins with a question word like who, what, where, when, why, or how.

Examples
  • "What time is the meeting?"
  • "Did you finish your homework?"
  • "Where is the nearest post office?"
  • "Is this your book?"
Advanced Usage
  • Rhetorical Question: An interrogative sentence asked for effect with no expectation of an answer, often to make a point.
    • "How could you be so careless?"
  • Tag Question: A short question added to the end of a declarative statement to seek confirmation.
    • "It's a beautiful day, isn't it?"
Variants and Related Words
  • Interrogative (Adjective): Relating to questions. (e.g., an tone of voice).
  • Interrogative (Noun): A word used in asking questions, such as "who," "what," or "which."
  • Interrogation (Noun): The formal or systematic act of questioning.
  • Question (Noun): A sentence worded or expressed to seek information; a direct synonym for "interrogative sentence."
Synonyms
  • Question
  • Inquiry
  • Query
Related Phrases
  • Direct Question: A straightforward interrogative sentence, as opposed to an indirect question (e.g., "I wonder what time it is").
    • "He asked a direct question: 'Where were you last night?'"
  • Open-ended Question: An interrogative sentence that requires a detailed response, not just "yes" or "no."
    • "How did you solve that problem?" is an open-ended question.
  • Closed Question: An interrogative sentence that can typically be answered with "yes," "no," or a single piece of information.
    • "Do you agree?" is a closed question.
interrogative sentence

A student writes an interrogative sentence on the chalkboard.

Noun
  1. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
    • he asked a direct question
    • he had trouble phrasing his interrogations

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