Theory on Question Forms:

In English, questions are an essential part of communication. They help gather information,
clarify ideas, or prompt specific responses. The way a question is structured plays a crucial
role in how information is requested and what kind of response is expected. The most
common types of questions are WH- questions, Yes/No questions, and Embedded questions.

1. WH- Questions

Definition:
WH- questions are open-ended questions that begin with one of the WH- words (who, what,
where, when, why, how). These questions seek specific information and typically cannot be
answered with a simple "yes" or "no."

Form:

WH- word + auxiliary verb (if needed) + subject + main verb

Examples:

 What are you doing?

 Where did you go?
 Who is your favorite actor?
 When does the meeting start?
 Why is the sky blue?
 How do you solve this problem?

Usage in Context:

 Job Interviews: "What experience do you have?"

 Daily Conversation: "Where did you buy that jacket?"
 Academic Settings: "Why did the experiment yield these results?"

Explanation:
  "What" asks for specific details (e.g., a thing, an action, or a concept).
 "Where" asks for a place.
 "When" asks for a time.
 "Why" asks for a reason or cause.
 "How" asks for a method or process.
 "Who" asks for a person or people.

2. Yes/No Questions

Definition:
Yes/No questions are closed-ended questions that expect a response in the form of "Yes" or
"No" (or a variation of these).

Form:

Auxiliary verb (do, does, did, have, can, will, etc.) + subject + main verb

Examples:

 Do you like pizza?

 Can you speak Spanish?
 Have you ever been to Paris?
 Will you attend the meeting tomorrow?
 Is she coming to the party?
 Did you finish your homework?

Usage in Context:

 Job Interviews: "Do you have any prior experience in sales?"

 Daily Conversations: "Did you enjoy the movie?"
 Yes/No responses:
o Yes, I like pizza.
o No, I haven’t been to Paris.

Explanation:
  These questions are designed to get quick, straightforward responses.
 The auxiliary verb (like do, can, have, etc.) helps form the question.
 Yes/No questions often involve the subject-verb inversion for clarity.

3. Embedded Questions

Definition:
Embedded questions are questions that are included within a larger sentence or structure.
They are indirect and often used to be polite, formal, or less direct when asking for
information. They are commonly used in professional or academic settings.

Form:

Main clause + (optional reporting verb) + embedded question (reworded)

 Reporting verb: ask, wonder, know, tell, explain, etc.

 Embedded question structure: The word order of the question changes from the
usual question form to a statement form.

Examples:

 Direct question: "Where do you work?"

Embedded: "Can you tell me where you work?"
 Direct question: "What is your opinion on the project?"
Embedded: "I would like to know what your opinion on the project is."
 Direct question: "Why did you leave early?"
Embedded: "Could you explain why you left early?"

Usage in Context:

 Job Interviews: "Could you tell me what your role involves?"

 Daily Conversation: "I wonder where she went."
 Formal Conversations: "Can you explain how this report was prepared?"

Explanation:
  In embedded questions, the question becomes part of a larger sentence.
 The word order shifts from question form to statement form. For example, the
embedded version of "Where do you live?" becomes "Could you tell me where you
live?"
 The auxiliary verb (such as do, does, can, is) is not used in the embedded question.
Instead, the subject follows the WH- word directly.

Practical exercises:

Exercise 1: Forming WH- Questions

Instructions: For each statement below, write a WH- question that could elicit that
information.

Example:
Statement: "She works in a hospital."
Question: Where does she work?

1. Statement: "He likes playing football."

Question: __________________________________________
2. Statement: "The meeting will be at 3 PM."
Question: __________________________________________
3. Statement: "They are from Canada."
Question: __________________________________________
4. Statement: "The shop is closed on Sundays."
Question: __________________________________________
5. Statement: "She has three brothers."
Question: __________________________________________
6. Statement: "We need to submit the report by Friday."
Question: __________________________________________
7. Statement: "My birthday is in October."
Question: __________________________________________
 8. Statement: "He lives in a big apartment."
Question: __________________________________________
9. Statement: "She is studying biology at university."
Question: __________________________________________
10. Statement: "The office is located on Main Street."
Question: __________________________________________

Exercise 2: Forming Yes/No Questions

Instructions: For each statement below, write a Yes/No question that would ask for that
information.

Example:
Statement: "You are coming to the party."
Question: Are you coming to the party?

1. Statement: "You have finished your homework."

Question: __________________________________________
2. Statement: "They like to travel."
Question: __________________________________________
3. Statement: "She can speak French."
Question: __________________________________________
4. Statement: "You will be attending the conference."
Question: __________________________________________
5. Statement: "He has a dog."
Question: __________________________________________
6. Statement: "You are available to meet tomorrow."
Question: __________________________________________
7. Statement: "She enjoys reading books."
Question: __________________________________________
8. Statement: "They are planning a vacation next month."
Question: __________________________________________
 9. Statement: "He works in a marketing department."
Question: __________________________________________
10. Statement: "You know how to use a computer."
Question: __________________________________________

Exercise 3: Transforming Direct Questions into Embedded Questions

Instructions: Transform each of the following direct questions into embedded questions.

Example:
Direct: "What time does the train leave?"
Embedded: Can you tell me what time the train leaves?

1. Direct: "Where do you live?"

Embedded: ___________________________________________
2. Direct: "How did you solve this problem?"
Embedded: ___________________________________________
3. Direct: "What is your favorite hobby?"
Embedded: ___________________________________________
4. Direct: "Why did you choose this course?"
Embedded: ___________________________________________
5. Direct: "When is the meeting scheduled?"
Embedded: ___________________________________________
6. Direct: "Who is your role model?"
Embedded: ___________________________________________
7. Direct: "How can I improve my writing?"
Embedded: ___________________________________________
8. Direct: "What are the key responsibilities of this position?"
Embedded: ___________________________________________
9. Direct: "When did you start working here?"
Embedded: ___________________________________________
 10. Direct: "Why is the project delayed?"
Embedded: ___________________________________________

Exercise 4: Identifying the Type of Question

Instructions: Read each question below. Write whether it is a WH- question, Yes/No
question, or Embedded question.

Example:
Question: How do you handle stress?
Answer: WH- Question

1. Can you tell me what your main responsibilities are?

Type: ___________________________________________
2. What time does the meeting start?
Type: ___________________________________________
3. Do you have any experience in project management?
Type: ___________________________________________
4. I wonder where she went last night.
Type: ___________________________________________
5. How did you prepare for the interview?
Type: ___________________________________________
6. Will you be available to start next month?
Type: ___________________________________________
7. Could you explain why the project was delayed?
Type: ___________________________________________
8. Why do you like this company?
Type: ___________________________________________
9. Did you complete the task on time?
Type: ___________________________________________
10. Where is the nearest bus station?
Type: ___________________________________________
Bonus Extension Exercise: Question Creation for Job Interviews

Instructions: Imagine you are interviewing a candidate for a job. Write down 5 WH-
questions, 5 Yes/No questions, and 5 Embedded questions that you would ask. Try to cover
a variety of topics (experience, skills, motivation, etc.).

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