1. Identify the Verb: The verb is the action word or state of being in the sentence.
2. Invert Subject and Verb: Switch the position of the subject (who or what is doing the action) and the verb.
3. Add a Question Mark: Place a question mark at the end of the sentence.
Example:
* Declarative: The dog barks loudly.
* Interrogative: Does the dog bark loudly?
Other Considerations:
* Wh- Questions: For questions asking "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," or "how," start with the appropriate word.
* Auxiliary Verbs: If the declarative sentence uses auxiliary verbs (like "do," "can," "will," "have," "is," "are," etc.), place the auxiliary verb before the subject.
* Negative Questions: To form a negative question, add "not" after the auxiliary verb.
Examples:
* Declarative: The train leaves at 6:00 PM.
* Interrogative: When does the train leave?
* Declarative: She can play the piano.
* Interrogative: Can she play the piano?
* Declarative: They are not going to the party.
* Interrogative: Aren't they going to the party?
Let me know if you'd like more examples!