This is another video lesson from Common Mistakes series by Jennifer. In lesson 10 we will review question formation. This is part 1 of lesson 10 and suitable for intermediate and advanced learners. In part one, we will look at yes-no questions and wh- questions (information questions)
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Question formation: the basic word order
| Type | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Yes/No question | auxiliary + subject + verb | Do you like coffee? / Is she ready? / Have they arrived? |
| Wh- question | wh-word + auxiliary + subject + verb | Where do you live? / What is he doing? |
| Subject question | wh-word + verb (no do/does) | Who called you? / What happened? |
Common mistakes
| ✗ Wrong | ✓ Correct |
|---|---|
| Where you live? | Where do you live? |
| What time it is? | What time is it? |
| Does she likes music? | Does she like music? |
| Who did call you? | Who called you? |
| Why you didn’t come? | Why didn’t you come? |
Practice
Correct these questions: 1. How much this costs? 2. Where did he went? 3. What you are doing?
Answers: 1. How much does this cost? 2. Where did he go? 3. What are you doing?
Continue with part 2: negative questions.
