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:
Do you like coffee?
Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
Are they coming to the class?
Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
Does Anita speak English well?
Yes, she does. / No, she doesn’t.
Were the children noisy?
Yes, they were. / No, they weren't.
Did the clerk send the cheque?
Yes, she did. / No, she didn’t.
WH-words are used to ask questions.
Question Words
Function & Examples
Who
To ask for information about a person (names, relationship, occupation).
(a) Who is that young girl?
Where
To ask for information about the place (name, location).
(a) Where is the new restaurant?
What
To ask for information about an object, a person, or a situation.
(a) What is inside that box?
Which
To ask for specific information.
(a) Which one is your favourite?
When
To ask for information on time (day, month, year, season).
(a) When is your wedding anniversary?
Why
To ask for a reason.
(a) Why do you look so sad?
How
To ask for the manner or way in which something was done.
(a) How was your holiday?
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