Question forms

Question forms

We use indirect questions when we want to be more polite.We often use them with people we don't know:

If the question word is the subject of a question, we use the normal afirmative verbs form:

If the question word is the object of the question, we use the question form of the verb:

- Who did the mosquito bite?- It bit my sister. -What did he break? - He broke the lamp.

- What bit your sister?- A mosquito bit her -Who broke the lamp? -He broke the lamp.

- Can you tell me what time is it?- Do you know when the next train leaves?

When the question word goes with a preposition, we usually put the preposition at the end of the question

For yes/no questions we use if or whether instead of the question word

- Who did you go with?- I went with my mother. - Do you know who he works for? -He works for the boss of the company.

- Do you know if the doctor is busy?- No, I have no idea. - May I ask whether this seat is taken? - Yes, it is.