Interrogative Sentence:
* Definition: An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence that asks a question. It always ends with a question mark (?).
* Key Features:
* Question words: Interrogative sentences often begin with question words like *who, what, where, when, why, how,* or *which*.
* Inverted word order: The subject and verb are usually reversed in interrogative sentences (e.g., "Are you going to the store?" instead of "You are going to the store.")
Examples:
* What is your favorite color?
* Where did you go yesterday?
* Do you like pizza?
* Can you help me with this?
Complex Sentence:
* Definition: A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause (a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence) and at least one dependent clause (a clause that cannot stand alone).
* Key Features:
* Subordinating conjunctions: Dependent clauses are often introduced by subordinating conjunctions like *because, although, since, if, when, while, before, after, unless, until, as if, as though*.
* Relationship between clauses: Complex sentences show a clear relationship between the independent and dependent clauses.
Examples:
* Although it was raining, we went for a walk. (The dependent clause "although it was raining" is connected to the independent clause "we went for a walk" by the subordinating conjunction *although*.)
* Because the sun was setting, we decided to head home. (The dependent clause "because the sun was setting" explains why we went home.)
* I will go to the park if the weather is nice. (The dependent clause "if the weather is nice" sets a condition for the independent clause "I will go to the park".)
It's important to note:
* A sentence can be both interrogative and complex. For example, "Why are you going to the store if you already have everything you need?" (This sentence is asking a question and contains a dependent clause starting with "if.")
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