Understanding the Basics
* Declarative: Makes a statement. (Example: "The cat is sleeping.")
* Interrogative: Asks a question. (Example: "Is the cat sleeping?")
Steps to Transform:
1. Identify the Subject and Verb: Find who or what is doing the action and the action itself.
2. Add an Interrogative Word (if needed): Use words like "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," or "how" if the question requires them.
3. Change the Word Order: Invert the subject and verb (or part of the verb).
4. Add a Question Mark: Don't forget to end the sentence with a question mark.
Examples:
Declarative: The dog chased the ball.
Interrogative: Did the dog chase the ball?
Declarative: They went to the park.
Interrogative: Where did they go?
Declarative: She likes pizza.
Interrogative: Does she like pizza?
Declarative: He is reading a book.
Interrogative: What is he reading?
Things to Remember:
* "Yes/No" Questions: If your question can be answered with "yes" or "no," you don't need an interrogative word. Just invert the subject and verb.
* Be Specific: Use interrogative words to make your questions clear.
* Think About the Answer: What information are you looking for?
Practice Makes Perfect! Try changing some declarative sentences to interrogative ones.