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4 Interrogative Sentences

Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, learners will be able to:
• define interrogative sentences.
• identify the punctuation marks used in the interrogative sentences.
• list 5Ws (who, what, where, when and why) used to make interrogative sentences.

Learning Time

A sentence which asks a question is called an interrogative sentence.

We use a question mark (?) at the end of an interrogative sentence.

We begin these sentences with a helping verb.

Some helping verbs include is, are, was, were, am, has, have, had, will, shall, may,
might, can, could, etc.

We also begin interrogative sentences with ‘W’ words like what, why, where, which,
and when.

Reading Time

Read these sentences.
1. I am reading the newspaper. (Statement)

Am I reading the newspaper? (Interrogative)

2. This programme is full of violence. (Statement)

Is this programme full of violence? (Interrogative)
3. Many stars are twinkling at night. (Statement)

Are many stars twinkling at night? (Interrogative)

4. I can jump up to the height of five feet. (Statement)
Can I jump up to the height of five feet? (Interrogative)

5. Arpita will showcase her talent tomorrow. (Statement)

Will Arpita showcase her talent tomorrow? (Interrogative)

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