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The document explains how to form questions using 'auxiliaries' and without them, highlighting that 'what' and 'who' can serve as objects or subjects depending on the context. It provides examples to illustrate the correct usage of question words, emphasizing the importance of using auxiliary verbs when asking about the object of an action. Additionally, it offers tips on verb forms in present tense questions.

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Questions

The document explains how to form questions using 'auxiliaries' and without them, highlighting that 'what' and 'who' can serve as objects or subjects depending on the context. It provides examples to illustrate the correct usage of question words, emphasizing the importance of using auxiliary verbs when asking about the object of an action. Additionally, it offers tips on verb forms in present tense questions.

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Meaning - Summary

Important
Questions with 'auxiliaries' use the question word as the object.

Example
"What do you want to drink?"
"I want to drink a pineapple juice."
(The what and the pineapple juice are the same object.)
"Who did you see?"
"Gary."
(Who and Gary are the same object.)

Important
Questions without 'auxiliaries' use the question words 'who' and 'what' as the
subject of the question.

Example
"Who let the dogs out?"
"Wayne let the dogs out."
(Who and Wayne are the same subject.)
"What happened yesterday?"
"Wayne lost his security guard job."
(Who and Wayne are the same subject.)

Form - Summary
Questions with and without 'auxiliaries'

Important
The normal order for questions in the present and past is 'QUASI' or 'ASI'

Questions with 'auxiliaries'


(Question word) Auxiliary or Modal Subject

What you
Where he
Who do / does / did she
Why can /could it
When we
How they

Example
What music do you like?
Could you play guitar when you were a child?

Reminder
If you're asking a question about the receiver of an action (object), then use
an auxiliary verb.

Important
Questions without 'auxiliaries'

Question word Verb

verb (base form)


Who
verb (ing)
What
verb (past)

Tips and Tricks


Only 'What' and 'Who' can be used in this kind of question.

Example
Who likes me?
What is happening to us?
Reminder
If you're asking a question about the doer or subject of the verb, then don't use
an auxiliary verb.

Tips and Tricks


In the present tense, always use the third person singular form of the verb.
What happens next? NOT What happen next?

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