FORMATION OF INTERROGATIVE SENTENCES
(WH-QUESTIONS, YES/NO QUESTIONS AND TAG QUESTIONS)
WH-QUESTIONS
Wh-questions
begin with a Wh-word (who, what, when, where, why, how) and are used to gather
specific information.
Formation:
Wh-word + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb
+ (rest of the sentence)?
Examples:
1. Who is
coming to the party?
2. What
are you doing this weekend?
3. When
will she arrive?
4. Where
did he go?
5. Why are
they late?
6. How do
you solve this problem?
7. Which
book do you prefer?
8. Whom
did you invite to the wedding?
9. What
time does the movie start?
10. Where
can I find a good restaurant?
11. How
much does this cost?
12. Why is
he crying?
13. What
kind of music do you like?
14. Who
taught you how to swim?
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15. When
is your birthday?
16. Where
should we meet?
17. Why
did she leave early?
18. How
often do you exercise?
19. Which
color do you like best?
20. What
are your plans for the holidays?
21. Who is
your best friend?
22. When
can we go to the park?
23. Where
did you buy that dress?
24. Why is
it important to study?
25. How
many languages do you speak?
26. What
is your favorite movie?
27. Who
called you last night?
28. Where
have you been all day?
29. When
do you usually wake up?
30. How
did you learn to play the guitar?
31. What
makes you happy?
32. Who is
responsible for this project?
33. Why do
you think he is upset?
34. How
long will it take to get there?
35. Which
team won the match?
36. What
ingredients do we need for this recipe?
37. Who
are you going with?
38. When
did you start working here?
39. Where
is the nearest bus stop?
40. Why do
we need to wear masks?
41. How
can I improve my writing skills?
42. What
challenges have you faced?
43. Who
inspired you to pursue your career?
44. When will
the next meeting be?
45. Where
do you want to go on vacation?
46. Why
are you interested in this topic?
47. How do
you feel about the news?
48. What
do you want to eat for dinner?
49. Who is
leading the project?
50. Where
did you grow up?
YES/NO QUESTIONS
Yes/No
questions are questions that can be answered with a simple "yes" or
"no." They often begin with auxiliary verbs (is, are, can, do, etc.).
Formation:
-
Auxiliary verb + subject + main verb + (rest of the sentence)?
Examples:
1. Are you
coming to the party?
2. Is she
your sister?
3. Can you
help me?
4. Did you
finish your homework?
5. Have
they arrived yet?
6. Will it
rain tomorrow?
7. Do you
like chocolate?
8. Is this
your first time here?
9. Can he
play the piano?
10. Are
they ready to leave?
11. Is it
too late to call?
12. Did
you watch the movie?
13. Have
you seen my keys?
14. Will
you join us for dinner?
15. Do you
understand the instructions?
16. Is he
working on the project?
17. Are we
meeting at noon?
18. Can I
borrow your pen?
19. Did
she call you back?
20. Is
this restaurant open?
21. Do you
have any pets?
22. Will
you be attending the conference?
23. Can we
start the meeting now?
24. Is it
possible to reschedule?
25. Are
you enjoying the book?
26. Did
you hear the news?
27. Have
you ever been to Paris?
28. Will
they come to the event?
29. Do you
need any help?
30. Is she
coming to the office?
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31. Can I
ask you a question?
32. Are
you familiar with this topic?
33. Did he
complete the assignment?
34. Is
this the right way to the station?
35. Will
you be free tomorrow?
36. Do you
like to travel?
37. Have
you finished your meal?
38. Is
there a problem?
39. Are
they going to the concert?
40. Can
you see that building?
41. Did
you read the report?
42. Is he
your friend?
43. Are
you planning a trip?
44. Will
it be cold tonight?
45. Do you
play any sports?
46. Is
this your bag?
47. Can we
go for a walk?
48. Did
she pass the exam?
49. Is he
interested in joining us?
50. Are
you tired?
TAG QUESTIONS
Tag
questions are short questions added at the end of a statement to confirm
information or seek agreement. They often reverse the auxiliary verb used in
the statement.
Formation:
-
Statement + (auxiliary verb + subject)?
Examples:
1. You’re
coming to the party, aren’t you?
2. She is
your sister, isn’t she?
3. It’s a
beautiful day, isn’t it?
4. They’ve
finished their homework, haven’t they?
5. You
like pizza, don’t you?
6. He can
swim, can’t he?
7. We’re
meeting at noon, aren’t we?
8. You’ve
seen this movie before, haven’t you?
9. She won’t
be late, will she?
10. They
are going to the concert, aren’t they?
11. This
is your book, isn’t it?
12. You
don’t have a pet, do you?
13. He
should try harder, shouldn’t he?
14. It was
a great game, wasn’t it?
15. You’re
not feeling well, are you?
16. She
can speak Spanish, can’t she?
17.
They’ve been here before, haven’t they?
18. You
will join us, won’t you?
19. This
isn’t your fault, is it?
20. He
likes ice cream, doesn’t he?
21. We
should leave now, shouldn’t we?
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22. You’re
enjoying this, aren’t you?
23. It’s
time to go, isn’t it?
24. She’s
coming with us, isn’t she?
25. You
don’t know the answer, do you?
26. He was
there, wasn’t he?
27. They
aren’t ready yet, are they?
28. You’ll
help me, won’t you?
29. This
is interesting, isn’t it?
30. You
can see the mountain from here, can’t you?
31. She
hasn’t called yet, has she?
32. We are
on the right track, aren’t we?
33. He
loves reading, doesn’t he?
34. It’s
cold outside, isn’t it?
35. You’ve
done this before, haven’t you?
36. They
can hear us, can’t they?
37. You’re
working tomorrow, aren’t you?
38. This
restaurant is great, isn’t it?
39. He
didn’t understand, did he?
40. We’re
going to win, aren’t we?
41. She
won the competition, didn’t she?
42. You’re
not upset, are you?
43. It’s
your turn, isn’t it?
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44. They
were happy with the results, weren’t they?
45. You’re
not going home yet, are you?
46. She
plays the piano beautifully, doesn’t she?
47. It was
a fantastic performance, wasn’t it?
48. We can
make it in time, can’t we?
49. You’ve
heard this song before, haven’t you?
50. He’s
not going to be there, is he?
