1. Starts with a question word (wh-word):
- Who: Who is your favorite singer?
- What: What is your favorite color?
- Where: Where do you live?
- When: When did you last go to the beach?
- Why: Why are you studying English?
- How: How did you get here?
2. Inverted word order:
- The auxiliary verb (helping verb) comes before the subject.
- Example: "Are you going to the party?" (Instead of "You are going to the party.")
3. Ends with a question mark (?).
Examples of sentences in question pattern:
* What is your name?
* Where are you from?
* Why are you laughing?
* Can you help me with this?
* Did you finish your homework?
Types of Questions:
* Yes/No Questions: These can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no." Example: "Are you hungry?"
* Wh-Questions: These questions seek specific information. Example: "What is your favorite food?"
* Alternative Questions: These questions offer a choice. Example: "Do you want tea or coffee?"
Note: Not all sentences that start with a question word are questions. For example, "What a beautiful day!" is an exclamation, not a question.