Question Forms
Have you ever needed to ask questions to get more information or start a conversation? Knowing how to form questions correctly is crucial for clear communication. In this lesson, you’ll learn about different types of questions and how to use them effectively. With the help of visual aids, you’ll see how questions are structured and practice making them in various contexts. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be more confident in asking and answering questions in English.
Explanation and Uses
1. Yes/No Questions:
- Form: Auxiliary verb + subject + main verb? (e.g., “Do you like pizza?”)
- Use: To ask for confirmation or deny. These questions can be answered with “yes” or “no.”
2. Wh-Questions:
- Form: Wh-word (who, what, where, when, why, how) + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb? (e.g., “What are you doing?”)
- Use: To get specific information. These questions require detailed answers.
3. Question Tags:
- Form: Statement + question tag? (e.g., “You’re coming, aren’t you?”)
- Use: To confirm information or seek agreement. The tag matches the auxiliary verb in the statement and switches between positive and negative forms.
In the following video you will have a quick masterclass regarding this topic:
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Dive into the interesting differences and nuances of formal and informal English:
Learning Activities
Engage in the following activities to practice what you’ve learned throughout this lesson:
Question Form Quiz Show
- Objective: Practice creating and answering different types of questions.
- Instructions: Divide the class into teams. Prepare a set of question cards with various question forms (yes/no, wh-questions, question tags). Each team takes turns drawing a card and answering the question or asking it to another team. Award points for correct answers and well-formed questions. The team with the most points at the end wins a small prize.
Create a Question Form Comic Strip
- Objective: Illustrate the use of different question forms.
- Instructions: Students will create a comic strip that includes dialogues using various question forms. They should include at least one yes/no question, one wh-question, and one question tag. Students will then present their comic strips to the class and explain how each question form is used in their story.