Yes/No Questions: Structure and Usage
This page introduces the concept of yes/no questions and their formation in English. Yes/no questions are a crucial part of everyday communication, allowing speakers to gather information quickly and efficiently.
Definition: Yes/No questions are questions that can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no' response.
The formation of yes/no questions involves changing the word order of a statement. The auxiliary verb (often a form of "to be") is placed before the subject of the sentence.
Example: Statement: "Linda is a pretty girl." Question: "Is Linda a pretty girl?"
The guide provides several examples of yes/no questions using different subjects and auxiliary verbs:
- Am I an engineer?
- Are you ill?
- Is Belinda a singer?
- Is Nick an actor?
Highlight: When answering yes/no questions, you can provide either a short answer (Yes, she is / No, she isn't) or a full answer (Yes, she is a pretty girl / No, she isn't a pretty girl).
The page also includes a set of practice exercises, encouraging learners to form yes/no questions and provide both short and long answers. These exercises cover various topics and help reinforce the structure of yes/no questions.
Vocabulary: Auxiliary verb - A helping verb used to form questions and negative statements.
By practicing these yes/no questions exercises, learners can improve their ability to form and respond to this essential type of question in English conversation.
