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interrogative sentence ends with a question mark rather than a
period. In most cases, an interrogative sentence classifies as a
direct question because it requires an answer. This specific
type of sentence seeks confirmation, approval, or denial of
something, as well as basic information. The main types of
interrogative sentences include “Wh” questions, yes/no
questions, and tag questions. The most common interrogative
sentence begins either with “Wh” question words, which attempts
to acquire some information. These question words include “What,
“When,” “Why,” as well as “Where,” “Who,” and sometimes “How.”
Some examples of “Wh”-based questions include, “What time is
it?” and “When is your vacation?” Others can include "Who is
it?", "Why did you do that?", and "How was your day?" These
types of questions usually include a helping verb such as "do"
or "be" to indicate the present state or condition, and answers
to these types of interrogative sentences may