Contreras’ Grammar Tips

How to Make Questions

On yes/no questions, use this pattern:

Auxiliary (do) Subject Verb Rest of Sentence

Do	you	like	vegetables?
Does	he	eat	meat?

On Progressive Tense: When using the verb “to be” include “ing” form:

Auxiliary (be) Subject Verb Rest of Sentence

Are	you	studying	tonight?
Is	Martha	leaving	now?

If have is the main verb, use a form of do:

Auxiliary (do) Subject Verb Rest of Sentence

Do	you	have	a nice car?
Does	John	have	his keys?

Remember when you use a form of do to make a question, the verb is always in simple form.

On yes/no questions using a question word, be sure to put the question word first.

When	did	you	finish	your work?
When	are	you	finishing	your work?

In a sentence that uses have to, or have got to, use a form of do to make the question.

I have got to go to the doctor this morning.

When do you have to go to the doctor?

Sally has got to leave at six.

When (What time) does Sally have to leave?

Remember: Have is the simple form of the verb.