The necessary interrogative words are who, what, where, when, why, and how. These words are used to ask questions and gather information in a conversation or discussion.
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Interrogative sentences are used to ask questions. For example: "Where are you going?" "What time is it?" "How did you get here?"
The term "interrogative" refers to a question or inquiry. In grammar, an interrogative sentence is one that asks a question, usually beginning with words like "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," or "how."
The interrogative pronouns are: who, whom, what, which, whose, when. There are some sources that refer to how or why as interrogative pronouns but, unlike the above words, how an why don't take the place of noun, how and why take the place of a manner and a reason.
The word "why" fits into the category of interrogative words because it is used to ask questions. Specifically, it is an interrogative adverb used to inquire about reasons or causes.
An interrogative is a type of sentence that asks a question. It typically begins with words such as "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," or "how." For example, "Who is coming to the party?" is an interrogative sentence.