Interrogative Sentences

Interrogative Sentences

What is the function of an interrogative sentence?

The basic function of an interrogative sentence is to ask a direct question. It asks us something or requests information. Interrogative sentences require an answer. 

Form:

auxiliary verb + subject + main verb + complement + ?

Do you speak English?

There are three basic question types and they are all interrogative sentences:

• Yes/No question:

• Do you want dinner? (No thank you.)

• WH question: 

• Where do you live? (In Paris.)

• Choice question:

• Do you want tea or coffee? (Tea, please.)

An interrogative sentence can be either affirmative or negative:

• Did you make a plan?

• How did you make that water-mark?

• Don’t you know who she is?

• Who is that man seating in the corner?

Simple Past

To make a question, we use 'was / were' and the subject:

Were you late?

Was he at the cinema?

Why were we hungry?

When were they at work?

Simple Present

Simple present questions are made with do and negative forms are made with do not:

Does he speak English?

Don't you like Hip-hop music?

Don't you want any tea or coffee?

Future

We use the auxiliary verb "Will"

Will you come early?

When will it be cold?

Who will she dance with?