HSK 1
Correct

疑问句

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Strokes
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Formula

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Interrogative sentence: Sentence + interrogative tones

Definition

Interrogative sentence: Sentence + interrogative tones (疑问句: 句子 + 疑问语气)

 

Carrying a rising tone at the end to make a declarative sentence becomes a question,

 

The way to answer such a question is as same as that in the questions containing 吗.

Example

Interrogative sentence: Sentence + interrogative tones
Such a question relies on the context and situation very much. It also implies surprise or doubt in tone while asking, just like the below examples.
Interrogative sentence: Sentence + interrogative tones
1
A
A
  
:
zhè
shì
bāo
de
jiǎozi
饺子
  
?
B
B
  
:
shì
ā
  
,
zhè
shì
第一
bāo
jiǎozi
饺子
  

A: Do you make dumplings yourself ? B: Yes, this is the first time I make dumplings.

2
A
A
  
:
kàn
diànyǐng
电影
  
?
B
B
  
:
duìbu
对不起
  
,
yǒudiǎnr  
有点儿
máng
  

A: Are you not going to watch movie ? B: I'm sorry, I'm a little busy.

Exercise

Rewrite the following questions into sentences carrying interrogative tones and practice them with your partner.

 

1. 你的生日是十月八号吗?

2. 你没去找他吗?

3. 他也去参加晚会吗?

4. 他不是留学生吗?

5. 那没多作业你写完了吗?

6. 我告诉他了,他没告诉你吗?