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Types of Questions - Coggle Diagram
Types of Questions
WH-Questions
What
Things or actions
Where
Locations
When
Time or dates
Why
Reasons
How
Methods or manners
Who
Subject
Whom
Object
Tag Questions
What are they?
Statements followed by a question tag.
Purpose
Confirm or clarify information.
Rules
Positive statement → Negative tag
Negative statement → Positive tag
Auxiliary verb + subject pronoun
Examples
You like chocolate, don't you?
It's cold, isn't it?
Yes/No Questions
Purpose
Get a simple "yes" or "no" answer.
How?
Begin with an auxiliary verb or the verb "to be".
Examples
Are you coming with us?
Did you finish your homework?
Choice Questions
Purpose
Offer options and require choosing one.
Common beginnings
Which...
Would you rather...
Examples
Which color do you prefer?
Would you rather go to the beach or the mountains?
Open-Ended Questions
Purpose
Obtain detailed responses.
Common beginnings
Tell me about
Describe
Examples
Tell me about your favorite vacation.
Describe your ideal job.