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, Explain formation of Special questions


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5, Explain formation of Special questions
Special questions, also known as wh-questions, are questions that begin with question words such as who, what, when, where, why, and how. They are used to ask for specific information and require a different word order than declarative or yes/no questions.
Formation: The basic structure of special questions is:
Question word + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb + (complement)
For example:
What time did you arrive? (Question word: what, auxiliary verb: did, subject: you, main verb: arrive)
Where is the nearest grocery store? (Question word: where, auxiliary verb: none, subject: none, main verb: is, complement: the nearest grocery store)
How do you like your coffee? (Question word: how, auxiliary verb: do, subject: you, main verb: like, complement: your coffee)
The auxiliary verb is used to form questions in the past or present tense. For example, "do" is used to form questions in the present tense, and "did" is used for questions in the past tense.
It's important to note that special questions can also be formed without an auxiliary verb, such as when asking about the subject of the sentence. In this case, the question word replaces the subject, and the verb follows the subject-verb agreement. For example:
Who is coming to the party? (Question word: who, subject: none, main verb: is coming)
What happened yesterday? (Question word: what, subject: none, main verb: happened)
Overall, special questions are used to ask for specific information, and require a different word order than declarative or yes/no questions. Understanding their formation is important for effective communication in English.
Sure, here are some more examples of special questions:
Who is your favorite author?
When did you start learning English?
Why are you interested in this job?
How much does this cost?
Where did you go on vacation last year?
What is your favorite type of music?
In each of these examples, the question word (who, when, why, how, where, or what) is used to ask for specific information about a topic. The auxiliary verb and subject are adjusted accordingly, and the main verb and complement (if present) follow in the usual order.
It's important to note that the word order in special questions can be different depending on the tense, auxiliary verb, or subject. For example, in present continuous questions, the question word comes before the auxiliary verb "be" and the subject. For instance, "What are you doing?" or "Where is he going?".
Overall, special questions are an important part of English grammar and are used frequently in conversation and writing to ask for specific information. By understanding their formation and usage, you can improve your ability to communicate effectively in English.



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