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What is interrogative sentence?

An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence that asks a question. It always ends with a question mark (?).

Here are some key characteristics of interrogative sentences:

* They use question words: These include words like "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," and "how."

* They often use the word order "auxiliary verb + subject + main verb": For example, "Are you going to the store?" or "Did you finish your homework?"

* They may use a rising intonation at the end. This is a slight upward inflection of the voice that signals a question.

Here are some examples of interrogative sentences:

* What is your name?

* Where are you going?

* Why are you sad?

* Do you like pizza?

* Can you help me with this?

Note: Not all sentences ending with a question mark are interrogative. For example, a statement with a rhetorical question might end with a question mark but doesn't actually ask for information.

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