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How do you change a statement into a question?
Use a question tag to easily form a yes/no question. Question tags go at the end of a statement to turn it into a question. Make a question tag using the word “right,” a helping verb, or a being verb. To turn the statement into a question, put a comma, then add the question tag. Leave the rest of the sentence the same.
What is a question statement?
In grammar, a question is a type of sentence expressed in a form that requires—or at least appears to require—an answer. Also known as an interrogative sentence, a question is generally distinguished from a sentence that makes a statement, delivers a command, or expresses an exclamation.
What are examples of form questions?
This is true for sentences with be, sentences that have auxiliary verbs (e.g. They are waiting. She has finished.)…Grammar explanation.
| Question | Question with question word |
|---|---|
| Are you late? | Why are you late? |
| Was she there? | When was she there? |
| Can I help? | How can I help? |
| Have we met before? | Where have we met before? |
What are the 5 WH questions?
5 W’s and H Questions
- Who was involved?
- What happened?
- When did it happen?
- Where did it happen?
- Why did it happen?
- How did it happen?
What are the 7 WH questions?
There are seven Wh questions in English. These are who, what, when, where, why, which and how.
What words do questions begin with?
An interrogative word or question word is a function word used to ask a question, such as what, which, when, where, who, whom, whose, why, whether and how. They are sometimes called wh-words, because in English most of them start with wh- (compare Five Ws).
What are examples of statement?
It is true that bananas have no bones, and I do like bananas, but I like bananas because they are tasty and healthy, not because they have no bones. I would thus say something false if I said “I like bananas because they have no bones.” That’s why “I like bananas because they have no bones” is a statement.
How to change a statement into a question?
Changing statements into questions is easy. You just need to put the auxiliary verb before the subject. She is a teacher. (Statement) Is she a teacher? (Question) Change the following assertive statements into questions. 1. She is coming to the party. 2. It is raining heavily.
How to change a sentence into a question?
A sentence that tells us something is a statement. One way it can be changed into a question is to use do, does or did as the first word. An example is given below. My sister enjoys playing tennis. (Statement)
How to change a question into an affirmative statement?
Change the following affirmative statements into questions. 1. She is working on a new project. 2. He has returned from the US. 3. Maya has passed the test. 4. Martina called in the morning. 5. The boy helped the blind man to cross the road. 6. He won accolades for his performance. 7. Susan enjoys reading. 8. He knows how to swim. 9.
When to add a question mark to a statement?
Adding a question mark at the end of a statement instantly turns it into a question. Change the period to a question mark when you are confused about what is happening. Typically, these questions have a “yes” or “no” answer. Here are some examples: You are going home.