English grammar: Question forms

What this grammar point covers

Question forms in English are the ways we ask questions. They often use special word order or question words.

When to use it

Use question forms to ask for information, check facts, or start conversations in English.

Key forms

• Yes/No questions: (Auxiliary) + Subject + Verb (e.g., Do you like coffee?)
• Wh- questions: Wh-word + (Auxiliary) + Subject + Verb (e.g., Where do you live?)
• Questions with 'be': Be + Subject (e.g., Are you ready?)

Examples

Tips

• Remember to change the word order in questions.
• Use an auxiliary verb (do/does/did) for most verbs, unless 'be' is the main verb.
• Don't forget to use a question mark at the end.

Exceptions and edge cases

• Some question words (like 'who') can be the subject, so the word order does not change: 'Who called you?'