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In English, questions follow a specific word order. The key is knowing which auxiliary verb to use and where to put it. Let's make it simple! π―
To make a yes/no question, put the auxiliary verb before the subject.
| Type | Word Order | Example |
|---|---|---|
| with be | am/is/are + subject | Is she a teacher? |
| with other verbs | do/does + subject + verb | Does he play tennis? |
The order is: Question Word + Auxiliary + Subject + Verb (QWASI)
| Question Word | We ask about... | Example |
|---|---|---|
| What | things, actions | What do you do? |
| Where | place | Where do you live? |
| When | time | When does it start? |
| Who | people | Who is your teacher? |
| Why | reason | Why are you late? |
| How | manner, way | How do you go to work? |
| How old | age | How old are you? |
| How many | quantity (countable) | How many brothers do you have? |
| How much | price, quantity (uncountable) | How much is this? |
| What time | specific time | What time does the film start? |
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