Asking Simple Questions

What are we learning today?

You will learn how to ask questions to get information.

Explanation

Use this order: question word + helping verb + subject + verb.

• What asks about a thing.
• Where asks about a place.
• When asks about time.
• Who asks about a person.
• Why asks about a reason.
• How asks about a way.

A yes/no question starts with the helping verb: "Is he going to ...?"

Examples

1. What are you going to do after this class?
2. Is he going to get a job?
3. What time do you start school in the morning?

Remember!

• Put the helping verb before the subject.
• Choose the correct question word.

Check yourself

1. Which word asks about a reason?
2. Make a question: you / going to / study / Science.