Types of Questions

Types of Questions

“Yes/No” Questions (General)

• [Auxiliary Verb] + [Subject] + [Main Verb] + [Object or Other Information] + ?

• Examples :Do you like English?

       Does your sister live in Boston?

       Can his parents speak English?

to be

• Examples: Are you ready?

       Am I okay?

       Is your mom German?

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Wh-” Questions

What, Which,When, Where,Who, Why

How, How much, How many, How often

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• Other uses for “how”: You can also use “how” plus an adjective (a descriptive word) if you want information about the degree or amount of an adjective. Examples can include “how tall,” “how beautiful,” “how young,” “how old” and many others.

Object question

[“Wh-” Question Word/Phrase] + [Auxiliary Verb] + [Subject] + [Main Verb] + [Object or Other Information] + ?

• Examples: Why do you like English?

      Which days do you have access to a car?

      Where does your sister live?

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Subject question

[“Wh-” Question Word/Phrase]+ [Main Verb] + [Object or Other Information] + ?

• Example:  Who stole his bag?

• Who did John call?