Yes/No Questions – English Grammar Lessons

Summary

This video script explains the two most common types of questions in English: Yes/No questions and Wh- questions. It focuses on the structure of Yes/No questions, which usually begin with 'do' or 'be,' and provides examples with different subjects and tenses. The script also includes practice questions, emphasizing patterns in the simple present tense. Viewers learn how to form and answer questions like 'Do you like cats?' and 'Are you a student?' with helpful tips and a variety of examples for clear understanding.

Takeaways

• 😀 Yes/No questions and Wh- questions are the two most common types of questions in English.
• 😀 Yes/No questions typically start with 'do' or 'be' and are answered with 'yes' or 'no'.
• 😀 Example of a Yes/No question: 'Do you like sushi?' with answers 'Yes, I do.' or 'No, I don't.'
• 😀 'Be' can also start Yes/No questions, such as 'Are you tired today?' answered with 'Yes, I am.' or 'No, I'm not.'
• 😀 In the simple present tense, Yes/No questions use two common patterns: 'do + subject + verb' and 'be + subject'.
• 😀 When using 'do', 'does' is used with he, she, it, or singular nouns (e.g., 'Does she like cats?').
• 😀 The question pattern 'be + subject' includes variations like 'Am I?', 'Is he?', 'Are they?' depending on the subject.
• 😀 More examples of Yes/No questions include 'Do they take guitar lessons?' and 'Is she a pilot?'
• 😀 To form questions, use the correct form of 'do' or 'be' as per the subject in the sentence.
• 😀 Practice questions could include 'Are you sad?' or 'Do you have a pet?' to reinforce question structure.

Q & A

What are the two common types of questions in English?

The two common types of questions in English are Yes/No questions and Wh- questions.

How do you answer a Yes/No question in English?

The answer to a Yes/No question is usually 'yes' or 'no.' For example, 'Do you like sushi?' can be answered with 'Yes, I do.' or 'No, I don't.'

What is the most common way to form a Yes/No question in English?

Yes/No questions usually start with 'do' or 'be.' For example, 'Do you like cats?' or 'Are you tired today?'

What are the two common question patterns for the simple present tense?

The two common question patterns for the simple present tense are: 1) 'Do' plus subject plus verb (e.g., 'Do you like cats?') and 2) 'Be' plus subject (e.g., 'Are you a student?').

When do we use 'does' instead of 'do' in Yes/No questions?

'Does' is used when the subject is he, she, it, or a singular noun. For example, 'Does she like cats?'

What is the correct form of 'be' to use with the subject 'I' in a Yes/No question?

The correct form of 'be' to use with 'I' is 'am.' For example, 'Am I late?'

What is the question pattern for Yes/No questions that use the verb 'be'?

The pattern for Yes/No questions using 'be' is 'be' plus subject. For example, 'Are you a student?' or 'Is he tired?'

Can you give an example of a Yes/No question using 'do' in the simple present tense?

An example of a Yes/No question using 'do' in the simple present tense is 'Do they take guitar lessons?'

How does the verb 'be' change with different subjects in Yes/No questions?

'Be' changes form depending on the subject. For example, 'Are you happy?' (subject: you), 'Is he happy?' (subject: he), 'Are they happy?' (subject: they).

What are some common examples of Yes/No questions in English?

Some common examples of Yes/No questions are: 'Do they take guitar lessons?', 'Is she a pilot?', 'Are you Russian?'