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What is interrogative word?

An interrogative word is a word that introduces a question. It's like a signal to the listener that what follows is a request for information.

Here are the most common interrogative words in English:

* Who: Asks about a person or people (Who ate the cookies?)

* Whom: Similar to "who" but used as the object of a verb or preposition (To whom did you give the gift?)

* Whose: Asks about possession (Whose book is this?)

* What: Asks about a thing or things (What is your favorite color?)

* Which: Asks about a specific item from a group (Which shirt do you like best?)

* Where: Asks about location (Where is the library?)

* When: Asks about time (When will you arrive?)

* Why: Asks about reason (Why did you do that?)

* How: Asks about manner or method (How do you get to the park?)

Examples:

* Who is coming to the party?

* What time is the movie?

* Where did you find that?

* Why are you sad?

* How do you solve this problem?

Interrogative words are essential for asking questions and getting information. They help us learn, understand, and communicate effectively.

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