Language
English
Level
A2
Unit
Questions and 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'. It usually starts with a verb or an auxiliary verb.

When to use it

Use yes/no questions to ask for confirmation, check information, or find out if something is true or not.

Key forms

  • Do/Does + subject + base verb? (Do you like apples?)
  • Is/Are/Am + subject + ...? (Is he your friend?)
  • Have/Has + subject + ...? (Have you finished?)
  • Can/Will/Should + subject + base verb? (Can she swim?)

Examples

Are you ready?

Do they play football?

Is it raining?

Can you help me?

Tips

  • Always start the question with the correct verb or auxiliary verb.
  • Do not use 'do/does' with the verb 'to be'. Use 'Is/Are/Am' instead.
  • Remember to use the base form of the verb after 'do/does/can/will'.

Exceptions and edge cases

  • With the verb 'to be', do not use 'do/does'.
  • In short answers, repeat the auxiliary verb: 'Yes, I am.' / 'No, I don't.'

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