1. Start with the Question Word (if needed):
* Who, what, where, when, why, how: Use these words if the question asks for specific information.
* Is, are, was, were, do, does, did, can, could, will, would, may, might, should, have, has, had: These are auxiliary verbs used to form questions.
2. Invert the Subject and Verb:
* For simple present tense: Put the auxiliary verb *do* or *does* before the subject.
* For simple past tense: Put the auxiliary verb *did* before the subject.
* For other tenses: Place the auxiliary verb before the subject.
3. Add a Question Mark:
* Always remember to end the sentence with a question mark (?).
Example:
* Declarative: The cat is sleeping on the couch.
* Interrogative: Is the cat sleeping on the couch?
More Examples:
* Declarative: She went to the store.
* Interrogative: Did she go to the store?
* Declarative: The dog is brown.
* Interrogative: What color is the dog?
* Declarative: I can go to the park.
* Interrogative: Can I go to the park?
Key Points:
* Word Order: The structure of an interrogative sentence often differs from a declarative sentence.
* Auxiliary Verbs: The use of auxiliary verbs is essential for forming most questions.
* Question Words: Knowing the correct question word to use depends on the type of information you're seeking.