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Wh- and yes/no questions with correct ? and auxiliaries.
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What you'll learn
- Sentences that ask something — end with ?
- Wh- questions: who, what, where, when, why, how.
- Yes/no questions: Do you like mangoes?
- Auxiliary verbs (is, are, do, can) often start questions.
Key concepts
Level 1 — Core idea
Verbal: You want an answer: 'What is your name?'
Symbolic: Wh-word + auxiliary + subject + verb + ?
Visual: Question mark shaped hook — pulls an answer.
Level 2 — Going deeper
Raise voice at end in speech. What asks thing; where asks place. Don't use full stop with question.
NCERT anchor
NCERT Class 3 English pair work — ask partner five wh-questions about a picture.
Worked example
Change to question: She plays cricket.
Step 1 — Yes/no → start **Does she**
Step 2 — **Does she play cricket?**
Check: ? at end ✓
Pick wh-word: ___ is your birthday? (when/where)
Step 1 — Asks **time**
Step 2 — **When** is your birthday?
Answer: **When** ✓
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Why | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Full stop instead of ? | Type ignored | Questions need ? |
| Where is you? | Wrong auxiliary | Where are you? |
| Why he is sad? | Word order | Why is he sad? |
| Statement voice on question | No rising tone in writing | Use ? clearly |
Quick check
- Ask wh-question about weather.
- Yes/no question with 'Can'?
- Fix: What is your name.
- Stretch: Write one wh- and one yes/no question about a story character.
Revision tip: Start with wh-word or helping verb — if it asks, add ?.
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Key Takeaways (TL;DR)
- What you'll learn
- Key concepts
- Worked example
- Common mistakes
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