interrogative sentence

(noun)

Also called a question, it is commonly used to request information.

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Examples of interrogative sentence in the following topics:

  • Using Varied Sentence Lengths and Styles

    • Here is an example of an interrogative sentence: "Do I have to go to work?
    • " An interrogative sentence, or question, is commonly used to request information.
    • Structural classifications for sentences include: simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences.
    • An interrogative sentence, or question, is commonly used to request information.
    • Sentences in English can also be classified as either major sentences or minor sentences:

  • Structure of a Sentence

    • Structural classifications for sentences include simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences.
    • English sentences can also be classified based on their purpose: declarations, interrogatives, exclamations, and imperatives.
    • An interrogative sentence, or question, is commonly used to request information.
    • While you don't want to overuse the interrogative in an essay, it does serve to wake the reader up a bit.
    • Are there too many interrogatives or exclamations?

  • Varying Your Sentence Structure and Vocabulary

    • Clauses: The easiest way to vary sentence length and structure is with clauses.
    • Length: Longer sentences are better suited for expressing complex thoughts.
    • Interrogatives: When used sparingly, questions can catch your reader's attention.
    • Here's the rewritten version, with attention paid to sentence variation:
    • Vary the types of sentences you use to keep your paper interesting.

  • Introduction to Pronouns

    • They make sentences less repetitive by eliminating the need to repeat the same nouns over and over again.
    • You know a "-self" pronoun is reflexive if the sentence wouldn't make sense without it.
    • Both sentences communicate the same thing, but the second does a better job of connecting the two events.
    • Subordinate clauses are phrases within a sentence that modify the subject of the sentence.
    • Interrogative pronouns introduce questions.

  • Structure of a Sentence

  • Ending Punctuation

    • Recall that declarative sentences make statements and imperative sentences give commands.
    • (imperative sentence)
    • (declarative sentence containing an imperative statement)
    • (declarative sentence with a direct question)
    • (declarative sentence that includes an exclamation)

  • Components of a Sentence

    • An incomplete sentence is called a fragment.
    • Compare and contrast the sentences below:
    • In active-voice sentences, it is the noun or pronoun performing the action in the sentence.
    • in a sentence.
    • In a given sentence, there may be more than one of any of the five core sentence elements.

  • Colons

    • Some punctuation marks, such as periods, question marks, and exclamation points, indicate the end of a sentence.
    • However, commas, semicolons, and colons all can appear within a sentence without ending it.
    • Essentially, sentences that are divided by colons are of the form, "Sentence about something: list or definition related to that sentence."
    • The elements that follow the colon may or may not be complete sentences.
    • Because the colon is preceded by a sentence, it is a complete sentence whether what follows the colon is another sentence or not.

  • The Importance of Wording

    • This can be achieved by using varied syntax, or sentence structure.
    • Writing consistently short sentences can make your writing sound choppy.
    • Additionally, sentence structure within a sentence can impact your reader's response.
    • While you don't want to use too much variety in your sentences, knowing different ways to structure sentences is important.
    • For example, here are a few different ways to begin your sentences:

  • Topic Sentences

    • Each of these claims will become a topic sentence, and that sentence, along with the evidence supporting it, will become a paragraph in the body of the paper.
    • Supporting sentences: examples, details, and explanations that support the topic sentence (and claim).
    • Concluding sentence: gives the paragraph closure by relating the claim back to the topic sentence and thesis statement.
    • (Stylistically speaking, if you wanted to include "Cooking is difficult," you could make it the first sentence, followed by the topic sentence.
    • It just shouldn't be the topic sentence.)