Category: Basic Foundations
Basic Questions
Learn how to form and answer basic questions in English using question words and proper structure.
Types of Questions
Questions are sentences that ask for information. There are two main types:
- Yes/No Questions: Answer with yes or no
- WH-Questions: Use question words (who, what, where, etc.)
Yes/No Questions
Structure: Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Main Verb + ?
| Statement | Question |
|---|---|
| You are a student. | Are you a student? |
| She likes coffee. | Does she like coffee? |
| They can swim. | Can they swim? |
| He is working. | Is he working? |
| We have finished. | Have we finished? |
WH-Question Words
| Word | Asks About | Example |
|---|---|---|
| What | things/actions | What is your name? |
| Who | people | Who is your teacher? |
| Where | place | Where do you live? |
| When | time | When is your birthday? |
| Why | reason | Why are you late? |
| How | manner/method | How are you? |
| Which | choice | Which color do you like? |
| Whose | possession | Whose book is this? |
Variations with "How"
- How much - price/uncountable: How much does it cost?
- How many - countable: How many books do you have?
- How old - age: How old are you?
- How long - time/length: How long is the movie?
- How often - frequency: How often do you exercise?
- How far - distance: How far is the station?
Common Everyday Questions
- What is your name? - My name is ___.
- Where are you from? - I am from ___.
- How old are you? - I am ___ years old.
- What do you do? - I am a ___.
- Can you help me? - Yes, of course.
- What time is it? - It is ___ o'clock.