Language
English
Level
A1
Unit
Questions and Short Answers
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

A yes/no question is a question in English that can be answered with 'yes' or 'no'.

When to use it

Use yes/no questions to ask for confirmation, information, or permission when the answer can be 'yes' or 'no'.

Key forms

  • Do/Does + subject + base verb? (Do you like pizza?)
  • Is/Are/Am + subject + ...? (Is she happy?)
  • Can/Will/Should + subject + base verb? (Can he swim?)

Examples

Do you like apples?

Is he your friend?

Can you help me?

Are they at home?

Tips

  • Remember to put the auxiliary verb (do/does/is/are/can) before the subject.
  • Don't use 'do/does' with 'be' (is/are/am).
  • Use 'does' for he/she/it and 'do' for I/you/we/they.

Exceptions and edge cases

  • With the verb 'to be', do not use 'do/does'.
  • Some modal verbs (can, will, should) also come before the subject.

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