Interrogative sentence

 Definition of Interrogatives
Interrogatives are words or sentences used to ask questions. They usually seek information, clarification, or confirmation and typically end with a question mark (?).  

👉Types of Interrogative Sentences
There are four primary types of interrogative sentences, each serving a unique purpose:  

1. Yes/No Questions
   - These questions expect a simple "yes" or "no" answer.  
   - Structure: (Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Main Verb + Object/Complement?)
     - Example:  
       - Are you coming to the party?  
       - Did she finish her homework?  

2. Wh- Questions
   - These questions begin with Wh- words and are used to gather specific information.  
   - Common Wh- words: What, Where, When, Who, Whom, Why, Which, How.  
   - Structure: (Wh- word + Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Main Verb?) 
     - Example:  
       - Where are you going?  
       - What did he say?  

3. Choice Questions
   - These questions offer two or more options for the listener to choose from.  
   - Structure: (Question + Option 1 +or + Option 2?)
     - Example:  
       - Would you like tea or coffee?  
       - Is your favorite color blue or green?  

4. Tag Questions
   - These questions are short and added at the end of a statement to confirm or clarify.  
   - Structure: (Positive Sentence + Negative Tag? / Negative Sentence + Positive Tag?)
     - Example:  
       - You are coming to the meeting, aren’t you?  
       - She doesn’t know the answer, does she?  

👉 Wh- Words in Detail (functions)

1. What: Asks about information or things.  
   - Example: What is your name?  
2. Where: Refers to location or place.  
   - Example: Where do you live?  
3. When: Inquires about time.  
   - Example: When will the train arrive?  
4. Who: Asks about a person (subject of the sentence).  
   - Example: Who called you last night?  
5. Whom: Refers to the object of a verb or preposition.  
   - Example: Whom did you meet?  
6. Why: Seeks a reason or explanation.  
   - Example: Why are you late?  
7. Which: Asks about choices or preferences.  
   - Example: Which book do you recommend?  
8. How: Asks about manner, process, or condition.  
   - Example: How did you solve the problem?  

👉Formation Rules of Interrogative Sentences.

1. With Auxiliary Verbs
   - Place the auxiliary verb before the subject.  
     - Example:  
       - Statement: She is reading a book.  
       - Question: Is she reading a book?  

2. Without Auxiliary Verbs
   - For sentences without auxiliary verbs, use do/does (for present simple tense)
did (for past simple tense) as helping verbs.  
Do- for plural subject/verb
Does- for singular subject/verb 
Did - for both singular and plural sub./verb
     - Example:  
       - Statement: He plays football.  (Present)
       - Question: Does he play football?  
       - Statement: She/they painted the wall. (Past)
       -Question: Did she/they paint the wall?

3. With Modal Verbs
   - Place the modal verb before the subject.  
     - Example:  
     - Statement: They can help us.  
     - Question: Can they help us?  

👉 Common Errors in Interrogative Sentences

1. Incorrect Word Order
   - Incorrect: What you are doing?  
   - Correct: What are you doing?  

2. Omitting Auxiliary Verbs 
   - Incorrect: You like pizza?  
   - Correct: Do you like pizza?  

3. Subject-Verb Agreement
   - Incorrect: Does they know the answer?  
   - Correct: Do they know the answer?  


Practice Exercises

1. Form Yes/No questions:  
   - She is studying in her room.  
   - He completed his project on time.  

2. Rewrite as Wh- questions:  
   - The meeting is at 10 a.m. (When)  
   - She borrowed a book. (What)  

3. Add suitable question tags:  
   - They are coming to the party, ________?  
   - You don’t like spicy food, ________?  

4. Choose the correct option:  
   - ________ is your favorite sport? (What/Who)  
   - ________ did you go yesterday? (Where/When) 

Practice Questions

Part A: Yes/No Questions

Convert the following statements into Yes/No questions:

  1. She is studying for the exam.
  2. They have completed the project.
  3. He will visit us tomorrow.
  4. The children are playing in the park.
  5. You enjoy watching movies.
  6. She speaks three languages fluently.
  7. They were working late last night.
  8. The teacher assigned homework yesterday.
  9. You can solve this problem easily.
  10. He knows the answer to the question.

Part B: Wh- Questions

Fill in the blanks with suitable Wh- words:

  1. _________ are you going after school?
  2. _________ is your best friend?
  3. _________ subject do you like the most?
  4. _________ did you miss the bus?
  5. _________ book belongs to you?
  6. _________ is standing near the door?
  7. _________ time does the train arrive?
  8. _________ car is parked outside?
  9. _________ do you celebrate your birthday?
  10. _________ helped you with the project?

Part C: Choice Questions

Frame choice questions using the options provided:

  1. Would you like coffee or tea?
  2. Are you going to the park today or tomorrow?
  3. Does she prefer novels or short stories?
  4. Should we meet at your place or mine?
  5. Is the event scheduled for morning or evening?
  6. Do you want the red dress or the blue one?
  7. Will they travel by car or train?
  8. Are you feeling happy or sad?
  9. Should I call you now or later?
  10. Does he live in the city or the countryside?

Part D: Tag Questions

Add suitable tag questions to the following sentences:

  1. She is your sister, _________?
  2. They didn’t go to the party, _________?
  3. You have finished your homework, _________?
  4. He wasn’t at school yesterday, _________?
  5. We can complete this project, _________?
  6. The weather is nice today, _________?
  7. She won’t be late, _________?
  8. They are coming with us, _________?
  9. You don’t like ice cream, _________?
  10. He should apologize for his mistake, _________?

Part E: Indirect Questions

Rewrite the following direct questions as polite indirect questions:

  1. Where is the nearest hospital?
  2. When does the movie start?
  3. What is your name?
  4. How much does this dress cost?
  5. Who is the principal of your school?
  6. Why did they leave early?
  7. Where are you going?
  8. Can you help me with this task?
  9. What time does the meeting begin?
  10. How do I solve this problem?

Part F: Mixed Interrogatives

Answer the following prompts with appropriate questions:

  1. Ask for someone’s name.
  2. Ask about a person’s favorite hobby.
  3. Inquire about the location of a library.
  4. Ask about the time of a meeting.
  5. Inquire why someone is upset.
  6. Confirm if someone has completed their homework.
  7. Ask if someone prefers tea or coffee.
  8. Ask for someone’s plans for the weekend.
  9. Inquire about the cost of an item.
  10. Confirm if someone can attend a party.

Part G: Error Correction

Identify and correct the errors in the following interrogative sentences:

  1. Where she is going?
  2. Do he know the answer?
  3. What time the train arrive?
  4. Did he went to the store?
  5. Is coming your brother with you?
  6. Why you didn’t call me?
  7. Who does she speaks to yesterday?
  8. They are happy, isn’t it?
  9. Which book you want to read?
  10. How many time you need to finish this?

 

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