Yes/No Questions in English

The video tutorial explains the two common types of questions in English: Yes/No questions and Wh- questions. It focuses on Yes/No questions, detailing their structure, which often begins with 'do' or 'be', and provides examples. The video also covers question patterns in the simple present tense, illustrating how to form questions with different subjects. It concludes with practice exercises for viewers to apply their learning.

What are the two main types of questions in English?

• Direct and indirect questions

• Multiple choice and essay questions

• Open-ended and closed-ended questions

• Yes/No questions and Wh- questions

Which words typically start a Yes/No question?

• When and Where

• How and Why

• Do and Be

• Who and What

What is the usual response to a Yes/No question?

• A detailed explanation

• A statement of fact

• A yes or no answer

• A question in return

Which pattern is used for Yes/No questions in the simple present tense?

• Verb plus subject plus do

• Subject plus do plus verb

• Subject plus verb plus do

• Do plus subject plus verb

When should 'does' be used instead of 'do' in a question?

• With I and you

• With plural nouns

• With we and they

• With he, she, it, or a singular noun

What is the structure of a question using 'be'?

• Be plus subject

• Subject plus be

• Be plus verb

• Verb plus be

How does the form of 'be' change?

• It changes with the object

• It changes with the subject

• It changes with the verb

• It does not change

Which of the following is a correct Yes/No question?

• Do you like cats?

• Cats do you like?

• You do like cats?

• Like you do cats?

What is an example of a Yes/No question using 'be'?

• She pilot is?

• Pilot is she?

• She is a pilot?

• Is she a pilot?

Which question is correctly formed?

• The class does start at 9:00 am?

• Does the class start at 9:00 am?

• At 9:00 am does the class start?

• Start does the class at 9:00 am?