Understanding the Basics
* Declarative Sentence: A statement that makes a declaration or states a fact.
* Interrogative Sentence: A question that seeks information.
Methods of Transformation
1. Subject-Verb Inversion: This is the most common method.
* Example:
* Declarative: The cat is sleeping.
* Interrogative: Is the cat sleeping?
2. Question Words: Use question words like "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," and "how" to introduce the question.
* Example:
* Declarative: She went to the store.
* Interrogative: Where did she go?
3. Tag Questions: Add a short question at the end of a declarative sentence to make it interrogative.
* Example:
* Declarative: You like pizza, don't you?
* Interrogative: You like pizza, don't you? (This is already an interrogative sentence)
Key Points
* Word Order: Invert the subject and verb in the main clause (unless using a question word).
* Punctuation: End the interrogative sentence with a question mark (?).
* Auxiliary Verbs: Use appropriate auxiliary verbs (like "do," "does," "did," "is," "are," "was," "were") to form the question.
Examples:
| Declarative Sentence | Interrogative Sentence |
|---|---|
| The sun is shining. | Is the sun shining? |
| They are going to the park. | Where are they going? |
| I ate breakfast this morning. | Did you eat breakfast this morning? |
| He likes to play baseball. | Does he like to play baseball? |
Remember: The specific transformation method depends on the structure and content of the original declarative sentence.