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Asking Questions in English
Direct questions have a specific structure in English. However, there are a wide variety of other forms used to ask questions in English including question tags, indirect questions and subject and object questions. Each of the these question form worksheets provide explanation, structure help and numerous examples. These question form resources are ideal for in-class use in ESL and EFL classes and can be printed and provided to students in class.
Indirect Questions
Guide to forming indirect questions for ESL learners and classes with example situations and questions.
Question Forms - Subject and Object Questions
Quiz testing question forms for both the common object question and the less common subject question.
Question Forms
Overview and short explanation of question forms for subject and object questions.
Question Tag Forms
You know how question tags are formed, don't you? Practice question tag formation with this quiz.
Question Words
Beginning level guide to the use of question words in English. Each question word is explained and provides examples. The guide is followed by a quiz checking your understanding.
Yes No Questions
Guide to yes no questions in English for English learners and classes with appropriate usage and examples.
Asking Polite Questions
A quick review of the three forms used to ask questions in English with special attention to asking polite questions.
Wh Questions
Guide to wh questions such as where, when, what, who, as well as how, including examples of correct usage.
Uses of Like
The word 'like' is used some common questions that can be very different in meaning. This guide to uses of 'like' focuses on questions such as do you like, would you like and look like.
How to Ask Questions
This guide on how to ask questions in English quickly goes over the most common ways to ask questions in English including direct and indirect questions, question tags and subject and object questions.