Definition

An interrogative sentence is a sentence that asks a question. It usually has a subject and a verb, and it may or may not have an object. Interrogative sentences can be in positive or negative form, and they can be in any tense.

The most common interrogative sentence in English is with the word "do" like: Do you like ice cream?

Interrogative sentences usually start with a question word such as "who," "what," "when," "where," "why," or "how."

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Types of interrogative sentences

• Who
• What
• Where
• Why
• How

Who, what, where, why are called ‘Wh’ questions

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Examples of interrogative sentences

• Who is your favorite author? (positive form)
• Who didn't do their homework? (negative form)
• What is your favorite color? (positive form)
• What isn't your favorite color? (negative form)
• When do you want to go on vacation? (positive form)
• When don't you want to go on vacation? (negative form)
• Where is the best place to go on vacation? (positive form)
• Where isn't the best place to go on vacation? (negative form)
• Why are you so tired? (positive form)
• Why aren't you more alert? (negative form)
• How can we improve our communication skills? (positive form)
• How can't we improve our communication skills? (negative form)
• Interrogative sentences can also be used to make requests. For example:
• Can you please turn off the light?
• Could you please open the window?
• Would you like some coffee?
• Do you mind if I turn on the TV?
• Can I borrow your pen?
• May I ask you a question?
• Notice that in some of the questions above, there is an implied "please" before the request.

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Conclusion

Interrogative sentences are used to ask questions

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