interrogative vs yes-no question
yes-no question vs interrogativeinterrogative and yes-no question both are nouns.
interrogative is an adjective but yes-no question is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| interrogative | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| yes-no question | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
yes-no question is a hyponym of
interrogative; that is, yes-no question is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
interrogative:
- interrogative: a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
- yes-no question: a question that can be answered by yes or no
Other hyponyms of interrogative include
cross-question, leading question.
| interrogative (noun) | yes-no question (noun) |
|---|---|
| a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply | a question that can be answered by yes or no |
| some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood |
| interrogative (adjective) | yes-no question (adjective) |
|---|---|
| relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation | |
| relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood |
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