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What is the function of interrogative pronouns?

  1. To ask questions

  2. To relate clauses

  3. To refer to people or things

  4. To express ownership

The correct answer is: To ask questions

Interrogative pronouns serve the primary function of asking questions. They include words such as "who," "what," "which," and "whom," and are used to gather information or seek clarification about people or things. When someone uses an interrogative pronoun, they are typically initiating an inquiry, making these pronouns essential tools in both spoken and written language for eliciting responses. In contrast, the other functions mentioned do not align with the role of interrogative pronouns. Relating clauses pertains to relative pronouns, referring to people or things is the function of personal or demonstrative pronouns, and expressing ownership corresponds to possessive pronouns. Thus, the function of asking questions distinctly characterizes interrogative pronouns.