Interrogative adjectives like “which” and “what” modify nouns to indicate a question. They have a limited scope and only clarify, not describe. They can also modify noun phrases. Depending on their position in a sentence, they can be pronouns instead of adjectives. To determine their function, look at the word following them. An interrogative adjective […]
Interrogative sentences end with a question mark and require an answer. They can be “Wh” questions, yes/no questions, or tag questions, and may include an auxiliary verb. Tag questions can transform a declarative sentence into an interrogative one, and can be spoken with a rising intonation. An interrogative sentence ends with a question mark instead […]
Languages express attitudes like doubt and uncertainty through grammatical mood, with some having more than others. Epistemic mood expresses uncertainty, while interrogative mood asks questions. English has three or four moods, including subjunctive and imperative. Interrogative mood is debated as a true mood, but is used to express uncertainty and confirmation in many languages. Some […]
