1. Identify the Question Words:
* Who, what, where, when, why, how: These are the most common question words.
2. Remove the Question Word:
* Example: "Where is the library?"
* Remove "Where": "is the library?"
3. Change the Word Order:
* Questions often have a reversed word order. (Subject-Verb-Object)
* Statements typically have a direct word order. (Subject-Verb-Object)
4. Add Necessary Words:
* Sometimes, you'll need to add words to complete the thought.
Examples:
Question: "What is your favorite color?"
Statement: "My favorite color is blue."
Question: "Why are you late?"
Statement: "I am late because of traffic."
Question: "Where is the nearest coffee shop?"
Statement: "The nearest coffee shop is on Main Street."
Key Points:
* Context matters: Sometimes, you might need to adjust the statement slightly to fit the context of the question.
* There might be multiple correct statements: Depending on the question, there might be more than one way to turn it into a statement.
Let me know if you'd like to try turning a question into a statement!