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Choose the correct questions.
1 ____ do you live?
2 ____ old are you?
3 ____ time do you wake up?
4 ____ is your birthday?
5 ____ is that person?
6 ____ do you go to the gym?
7 ____ do you come to school?
8 ____ does she usually eat for breakfast?
9 ____ do they study English?
10 ____ is your favorite subject?

Choose the correct questions.
1 ____ do you go to school?
2 ____ do you eat breakfast?
3 ____ is your best friend?
4 ____ are you today?
5 ____ does she come from?
6 ____ many books do you have?
7 ____ time do you finish school?
8 ____ color is your bag?
9 ____ are you going now?
10 ____ does he live?

Complete the sentences with the correct question word.
Where, How, Why, Who, When, What, When, How often, Where, What
EXAMPLE: ‘What do you have for breakfast?’ ‘A sandwich.’
1 do you go to the park? 'In the evenings.'
2 do you live? 'In London.'
3 is your birthday? 'It’s on July 10th.'
4 are your shoes? 'Under the bed.'
5 is your best friend? 'Her name is Anna.'
6 does he like to play? 'Football.'
7 time does the train leave? 'At 7:30 AM.'
8 do you visit your grandparents? 'Every weekend.'
9 old is your dog? 'She is 3 years old.'
10 do you study English? 'Because I want to travel.'

Choose the correct questions.
1 A: does he go to bed? B: He goes to bed at 10 PM.
2 A: do you live? B: I live in New York.
3 A: is your birthday? B: My birthday is in May.
4 A: are you late? B: Because I missed the bus.
5 A: is that girl? B: She is my sister.
6 A: do you go to the gym? B: I go twice a week.
7 A: does she get to school? B: She takes the bus.
8 A: is your father? B: He is 50 years old.
9 A: do you visit your grandparents? B: Every weekend.
10 A: do you study English? B: Because I want to travel.
11 A: does he go to the park? B: He goes every Saturday.
12 A: is your house? B: My house is near the school.
13 A: is your school? B: My school is on Green Street.
14 A: are you feeling? B: I am feeling great!
15 A: is your best friend? B: My best friend is Alex.
16 A: do you have lunch? B: I have lunch at 12:30 PM.
17 A: is your birthday party? B: It's on Saturday.
18 A: is your teacher? B: My teacher is Mr. Smith.
19 A: do you wake up in the morning? B: I wake up at 6:30 AM.
20 A: do you go to the library? B: I go there to study.

Questions – word order and question words
  • 14 November, 2024
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  • Grammar
  • A1 Elementary

Questions – word order and question words

Introduction


In English, forming questions correctly depends on the right word order and choosing the correct question words. Let's break down how questions are structured, the different question types, and the question words we use at the A1 level.


1. Basic Word Order for Questions


In English, most questions follow the following structure:

  • Yes/No Questions:

    Start with an auxiliary verb (e.g., do, does, is, are, can). Follow with the subject and the main verb.

    Examples:

    • Do you like pizza?
    • Is she your friend?
    • Can they play the guitar?

  • Wh- Questions:

    Start with a question word (e.g., what, where, when, who, why, how). Then use the auxiliary verb (if needed), the subject, and the main verb.

    Examples:

    • Where do you live?
    • What is your name?
    • How does he travel to school?


2. Types of Questions


  • a. Yes/No Questions

    These questions can be answered with "yes" or "no."

    Structure: Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Main Verb

    Examples:

    • Do you speak English?
    • Are you a student?

  • b. Wh- Questions

    These questions begin with a question word and ask for specific information.

    Structure: Question Word + Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Main Verb

    Examples:

    • What is your favorite color?
    • Where do you work?

  • c. Choice Questions

    Choice questions give options to choose from. They often use "or."

    Examples:

    • Do you want tea or coffee?
    • Are you going to school or staying at home?


3. Common Question Words and Their Uses


Question Word Use Example
What Asking about things or information What is your name?
Where Asking about a place or location Where do you live?
When Asking about time When is your birthday?
Who Asking about people Who is your teacher?
Why Asking for reasons Why are you late?
How Asking about the way or manner How do you get to school?


4. Practice Forming Questions


To practice, rearrange the words to make correct questions:

  • do / live / you / where?
    Correct: Where do you live?

  • is / your / name / what?
    Correct: What is your name?

  • go / do / how / school / to / you?
    Correct: How do you go to school?


5. Tips for Forming Questions


  • Always remember to start with the correct question word (if needed) and auxiliary verb.
  • For yes/no questions, the answer will be "yes" or "no," so keep them simple and direct.
  • When forming questions, practice the correct order to build confidence in speaking and writing.

With these structures, you can start asking questions in English and engaging in basic conversations!

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