Question

Read the following dialogues from the story.

1. “Shall we play chess or watch the cricket match on TV, Grandpa?” asked Ravi.
2. “Who are you?” said the little boy’s mother.
3. “What did you both do today?” asked Ravi’s mother.
4. “Have you forgotten?” countered Grandpa.
5. A small child came up to him and asked, “Are you playing hide and seek?”

Now, choose the correct answer:

1. The words in the quotes are (i) ______ (exclamatory/interrogative) sentences.
2. Sentences 1, 4, and 5 are (ii) ______ (Wh-/Yes, No type) interrogative sentences.
3. Sentences 2 and 3 are (iii) ______ (Wh-/Yes, No type) interrogative sentences.
   So, there are (iv) ______ (two/three) types of interrogative sentences.
4. Let us have a quick glance at a few guidelines to remind you of the changes while transforming from direct form of speech to indirect. You can ask your teacher for more inputs.

Answer 1

1. The words in the quotes are interrogative sentences.
2. Sentences 1, 4, and 5 are Yes, No type interrogative sentences.
3. Sentences 2 and 3 are Wh- interrogative sentences.
   So, there are two types of interrogative sentences.
4. See the guideline given in the textbook.