C2adjectiveformallanguage
US/ˌɪn.təˈrɑː.ɡə.tɪv/
UK/ˌɪn.təˈrɒɡ.ə.tɪv/
used in grammar for words or sentences that ask questions; also seeming to ask a question
In context
'Who', 'what' and 'why' are interrogative pronouns or adverbs.
Vietnamese often forms interrogative sentences by adding a word like 'không' at the end.
She gave me an interrogative look when I arrived late.
Words that go with interrogative
adjective + noun
- interrogative sentenceAn interrogative sentence ends with a question mark.
- interrogative pronoun'Which' can be used as an interrogative pronoun.
- interrogative formPut each statement into the interrogative form.
- interrogative lookHe raised his eyebrows in an interrogative look.
- interrogative toneHer interrogative tone made the interview feel like a trial.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Where you are going?Correct: Where are you going?