There are questions that require answers in the form of ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
The tense of the answer must follow the tense used in the question.
Examples:
Is he the manager of the event?
Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.
Are these bags yours?
Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
Does she drive?
Yes, she does. / No, she doesn’t.
Do they meet every weekend?
Yes, they do. / No, they don’t.
Was she late for the meeting?
Yes, she was. / No, she wasn’t.
WH-words are used to ask questions.
Question Words
Function
Examples
Who
To ask for information about a person (names, relationship, occupation).
Who is that man?
Where
To ask for information about the place (name, location).
Where is the post office?
What
To ask for information about an object, a person, or a situation.
What is inside your bag?
Which
To ask for specific information.
Which one is your favourite?
When
To ask for information on time (day, month, year, season).
When will the train depart?
Why
To ask for a reason.
Why are you crying?
How
To ask for the manner or way in which something was done.
How are you?
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