interrogative sentence
[/ɪnˌtɛrəˈɡætɪv ˈsɛntəns/]
nounpl: interrogative sentences
oração interrogativa
1. A sentence that asks a question and typically ends with a question mark, used to request information or clarification
What time is the meeting? is an interrogative sentence.
Que horas é a reunião? é uma oração interrogativa.
2. A grammatical construction using interrogative words or inverted word order to form a question
Did you finish your homework? is an interrogative sentence with inverted auxiliary verb order.
Você terminou sua lição de casa? é uma oração interrogativa com ordem invertida do verbo auxiliar.
3. In grammar, a sentence that functions primarily to elicit a response or obtain information from the addressee
Where are you going? is an interrogative sentence beginning with an interrogative adverb.
Para onde você vai? é uma oração interrogativa que começa com um advérbio interrogativo.
The interrogative sentence is a fundamental concept in grammar education across both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazilian schools, teaching the distinction between interrogative, declarative, and imperative sentences is a core component of Portuguese language instruction. The formal grammatical term 'oração interrogativa' is used consistently in educational materials, textbooks, and standardized assessments throughout Brazil.
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