The baby is playing with a ball.(change into interrogative sentence)
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Is the baby playing with a ball.
- The baby is playing with a ball.
- We've to change the given sentence to Interrogative sentence.
- Generally, we form Interrogative sentences from declarative sentences by transposing the verb before the subject. And here, we've also done the same.
- First let's identify the subject. The subject is "the baby".
- Next, identifying the verb. In the given sentence, there are two verbs. Auxiliary verb - "is" and main verb - "playing".
- The auxiliary verb is transposed to the place before the subject (Is the baby).
- Then, joining the remaining parts along with the main verb and a question mark (?) gives us the required answer - (Is the baby playing with a ball?).
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TYPES OF SENTENCES
In English Grammar, generally sentences are of four types. They are:
- Assertive sentences
- Imperative sentences
- Interrogative sentences
- Exclamatory sentences
Additionally, a fifth type of sentence, called "Optative sentences". Now, let's know what are they !!
1) Assertive sentence declares something (positive/negative) or makes a statement. It is also called as declarative sentence.
- We live in hostel.
- I can't do this.
2) Imperative sentences makes a command or an order or a request.
- Don't forget to bring you notes tomorrow.
- Please lend me your notes.
3) Interrogative sentences are questioning sentences. It always ends with a question mark (?).
- Where do you live?
- Is it her?
4) Exclamatory sentence expresses emotion or feeling of the speaker. Exclamation point should be used in this kind of sentence.
- How beautiful the neck piece is!
- Bravo! You have done a good job.
5) Optative sentences makes a wish, prayer, curse or blessings.
- May you stay healthy and strong forever.
- Let the world be filled with love and compassion.