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Asking Questions

To ask a yes/no question in the present, use "do" or "does" before the subject. To ask for information, start with a question word like what, where, when, who, why, or how.

The rule

Do/Does + subject + verb? · What/Where/When/Who/Why/How + do/does + subject + verb?

Right and wrong

Do you like tea?

You like tea?

Start yes/no questions with "do" or "does".

Does she work here?

Do she work here?

Use "does" with he/she/it, not "do".

Where do you live?

Where you live?

Question words still need "do" or "does" before the subject.

What time does the shop open?

What time the shop opens?

Put "does" before the subject, and use the plain verb after it.

Practice

1. ___ you speak English?

2. ___ he live in Delhi?

3. Where ___ they work?

4. What time ___ the train leave?

5. ___ your sister married?

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