Questions (Q)

Q concerning the whole fact/action

This kind of Q is most often indicated by an interrogative particle (kim, api, kaccit).	(1)
When a Q is marked by an particle it is put first	(2)
When a Q is not marked by a particle the √ is often put first.	(3)

Examples:

Kim saḥ gataḥ? (1 & 2)

‘Has he gone?’

Api bhavataḥ śivam? (1 & 2)

‘Are You in good health?’

Api satyam. (1 & 2)

‘Is it true?’

Asti tasya durātmanaḥ pratiṣedha-upāyaḥ kaścit? (3)

‘Is there any means for checking that wicked man?’

This kind of Q is indicated by a pronoun (kaḥ) or an adverb (kva, kutaḥ, kim iti), often put first.

(4)

Examples:

Kena pustakam apanītam? (4)

‘Who has stolen the book?’

Kva gataḥ tava mayi anurāgaḥ? (4)

‘What has become of your affection for me?’

Kutaḥ kālāt? (4)

‘Since what time?’