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Types of Questions - Coggle Diagram
Types of Questions
WH-Questions
WHAT
Ask about a thing or action
What did you eat for breakfast?
WHERE
Ask about a location
Where did you go on vacation?
WHEN
Ask about time or date
When is your birthday?
WHY
Ask about a reason or cause
Why do you like that movie?
HOW
Ask about a manner or method
How did you learn to play the guitar?
WHO / WHOM
WHO
Person as the subject
Who called me last night?
WHOM
Person as the object
Whom should I ask for help?
Tag Questions
Structure
Statement + question tag
Purpose
Check or confirm information
Positive statement
Negative tag
It's warm today, isn't it?
Negative statement
Positive tag
It isn't cold, is it?
Auxiliary verbs
Use the same auxiliary from the statement
Special case
I am → aren't I?
I'm in charge, aren't I?
Choice Questions
Purpose
Choose between different options
Common beginnings
Which
Would you rather
Examples
Which color do you prefer?
Would you rather go to the beach or the mountains?
Yes/No Questions
Purpose
Get a simple Yes or No answer
Usually start with
An auxiliary verb
The verb "to be"
Examples
Are you coming with us?
Did you finish your homework?
Open-Ended Questions
Purpose
Get detailed and personalized answers
Common beginnings
Tell me about...
Describe...
Examples
Tell me about your favorite vacation.
Describe your ideal job.