Basic Rules
* Word Order: The most common way to change a statement into a question is to invert the subject and verb.
* Statement: The dog barks loudly.
* Question: Does the dog bark loudly?
* Question Words: Many questions begin with question words that specify the type of information being sought.
* Who: Who is coming to the party?
* What: What time does the movie start?
* Where: Where did you find that book?
* When: When will you be back?
* Why: Why did you choose that color?
* How: How did you get here?
* Auxiliary Verbs: If the statement uses an auxiliary verb (like "do," "have," "will," "can," "should," etc.), the auxiliary verb is moved to the beginning of the question.
* Statement: He has been working hard.
* Question: Has he been working hard?
* "Be" Verb: When the main verb is "be," it goes directly before the subject in the question.
* Statement: She is a good student.
* Question: Is she a good student?
Strategies for Different Types of Statements
* Yes/No Questions: These questions can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no." Use the rules above to invert the subject and verb, and a question mark at the end.
* Statement: I am ready.
* Question: Are you ready?
* Wh-Questions: These questions seek specific information. Start with a question word, then follow the rules for subject-verb inversion.
* Statement: The meeting is in the conference room.
* Question: Where is the meeting?
* Tag Questions: These are questions added to the end of a statement to confirm or seek agreement.
* Statement: It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
* Statement: You're coming to the party, aren't you?
* Embedded Questions: These questions are used within a larger sentence.
* Statement: I wonder if she will come.
* Embedded Question: I wonder if she will come.
Exceptions and Notes
* Imperative Sentences: When turning an imperative sentence into a question, use "will you" or "would you."
* Statement: Close the door.
* Question: Will you close the door?
* Indirect Questions: These are more polite ways to ask questions. They often begin with phrases like "Can you tell me...?" "Do you know...?"
* Statement: What time is the next train?
* Indirect Question: Can you tell me what time the next train is?
Practice makes perfect! Experiment with turning different statements into questions, and don't hesitate to refer to examples and grammar resources if you're unsure.