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Ø When a declarative sentence contains the adverb no, it becomes any in the
interrogative sentence.

y There is no fun in doing that. (declarative)
Is there any fun in doing that? (interrogative)

A. Change the following declarative sentences into interrogative sentences.

1. Sheila is my best friend.

2. Rahul and Amit are going to the school fest.

3. My brother is in Class XII.

4. He has finished practising his music.

5. Fiona has stopped going out in this heat.

6. She never goes out when it is raining.
7. She is no fun when she is in a grumpy mood.

8. Diane is no fool that she will fall for your trick.

From Imperative to Interrogative

Ø An imperative sentence can be changed into an interrogative sentence and vice versa.
For example,

y Stop talking. (imperative)
Will you stop talking? (interrogative)

y Please get me a glass of water. (imperative)
Will you get me a glass of water, please? (interrogative)

B. Change the sentences as instructed.

1. Come here. (Change to interrogative.)

Will you come here?
2. It is a great victory. (Change to interrogative.)

3. Stop talking. (Change to interrogative.)

4. Will you get away from the pool? (Change to imperative.)

5. Shut the door. (Change to interrogative.)

6. Do not disturb me. (Change to interrogative.)

7. What a beautiful view! (Change to declarative.)

8. Has she finished her work? (Change to declarative.)
9. Is she your friend? (Change to declarative.)

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