does this make sense
i have a hw assignment wherei need to find an interogative sentence but the only one i found is a rhetorical question
is that ok ? thankss
2007-03-19 16:43:09 · 6 answers · asked by nice too meet you. 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Ok, yes.
The concept of an interrogative sentence (aka question) is a grammatical, syntactical one.
Rhetorical questions are indeed interrogative sentences, since their grammatical form is interrogative, even though their purpose is not to get an answer.
Their rhetorical-ness isn't a syntactical thing -- they use the interrogative grammer to say something, but, grammatically, they are questions.
Hope this was clear; I have the feeling it isn't.
I also hope I'm not leading you astray. Sometimes textbooks made wacky, idiosyncratic distinctions.
Do double-check the definition of 'interrogative sentence' to make sure -- if it excludes rhetorical questions, you'll need to find another.
2007-03-19 17:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To find an interogative sentence, you can easily make up one.. An interogative sentence is just a sentence that ends in a question mark because it asks a question.
for example: Do you have a dog? What is your favorite color? Did Jane go to Hawaii for her honeymoon? etc..
2007-03-19 23:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by Doll 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the sentence you just asked. That is rhetorical.
2007-03-19 23:46:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be considering and interrogative sentance always ends in a ?
2007-03-19 23:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by Drayton S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an interrogative sentence is just a question.
What is your name? is an interrogative sentence
2007-03-19 23:46:01 · answer #5 · answered by crzywriter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
works for me!!
2007-03-19 23:52:50 · answer #6 · answered by lil_dee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋