interrogative sentence

Other forms: interrogative sentences

Definitions of interrogative sentence
  1. noun
    a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
    synonyms: interrogation, interrogative, question
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    types:
    cross-question
    a question asked in cross-examination
    leading question
    a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination
    yes-no question
    a question that can be answered by yes or no
    type of:
    sentence
    a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
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