This signifies that a sentence is a question, and often, a response is expected.
- Question: Do you love pizza, ice cream, and pastries?
- Answer: Yes, I do.
Using “is,” “am,” and “are” to form questions, you can find the examples below.
- Q: Is Tomi your friend?
- A: Yes, she is.
- Q: Are you coming to the concert tomorrow?
- A: No, I’m not.
- Q: Am I late for the party?
- A: No, you aren’t.
Questions can also be formulated using: where, what, who, why, when, and how.
For example:
- Q: Where are you?
- A: I am at home.
- Q: What color is your couch?
- A: It’s black.
- Q: Who is that boy?
- A: He is my nephew.
- Q: Why are you cooking?
- A: I am cooking because I’m hungry.
- Q: When will you visit your parents?
- A: I will visit them next summer.
- Q: How was your trip?
- A: It was great, thanks.