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What does interrogative sentince mean?

An interrogative sentence is a sentence that asks a question. It is characterized by:

* Question marks (?). All interrogative sentences end with a question mark.

* Specific word order. Usually, the subject comes after the verb or auxiliary verb.

* Interrogative words. These words signal a question and often come at the beginning of the sentence. Some common interrogative words include:

* who: asks about a person (e.g., "Who is going to the party?")

* what: asks about a thing or an action (e.g., "What is your favorite color?")

* where: asks about a place (e.g., "Where are you going?")

* when: asks about a time (e.g., "When will you be back?")

* why: asks about a reason (e.g., "Why are you late?")

* how: asks about a manner or method (e.g., "How did you get here?")

Examples of Interrogative Sentences:

* Are you coming to the party?

* What time is it?

* Where did you go yesterday?

* Why are you smiling?

* How do you make this cake?

* Who is your favorite artist?

Key takeaway: Interrogative sentences are designed to elicit information and require an answer.

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