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How To Form Questions

This document outlines the QUASM method for forming questions in English. QUASM stands for Question word, Auxiliary verb, Subject, Main verb. It shows the structure for simple present, past, continuous, perfect and future questions. Exceptions are noted for yes/no questions, questions using the verb "be", reported questions and subject questions. Examples are provided to illustrate each question type and exception.

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How To Form Questions

This document outlines the QUASM method for forming questions in English. QUASM stands for Question word, Auxiliary verb, Subject, Main verb. It shows the structure for simple present, past, continuous, perfect and future questions. Exceptions are noted for yes/no questions, questions using the verb "be", reported questions and subject questions. Examples are provided to illustrate each question type and exception.

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An Easy Way To Form (Almost) Any Question In English

QUASM
QU estion word
A uxiliary verb
S ubject
M ain verb
Download 500+ English Phrases
SIMPLE PRESENT QUESTIONS
QUESTION AUXILIARY MAIN
WORD VERB SUBJECT VERB

Where do you work?

What does Martha think about the project?

How many kids does Bob have?

SIMPLE PAST QUESTIONS


QUESTION AUXILIARY MAIN
WORD VERB SUBJECT VERB

When did you get home yesterday?

What did the manager think about your idea?

Where did you buy that T-shirt?

PRESENT CONTINUOUS QUESTIONS


QUESTION AUXILIARY MAIN
WORD VERB SUBJECT VERB

What are you doing at the moment?

Why is he ignoring me?

Who is she dating now?

PRESENT PERFECT QUESTIONS


QUESTION AUXILIARY MAIN
WORD VERB SUBJECT VERB

How much on clothes this


money have you spent month?

How long has your teacher worked at this school?


FUTURE QUESTIONS
QUESTION AUXILIARY
WORD VERB SUBJECT MAIN VERB

Who will you invite to the party?

What will they think about your plan?

When are you going to clean your room?

Why is she going to quit her job?

MODAL QUESTIONS
QUESTION AUXILIARY
WORD VERB SUBJECT MAIN VERB

What would you do if you had a million dollars?

How can we improve our English?

Where should I go on my next vacation?

EXCEPTIONS
Yes/No questions do not use a question word…

…but they still follow ASM (Auxiliary verb – Subject – Main verb)
 Do you like bananas?
 Did you enjoy the movie?
 Are you studying English?
 Have you finished your homework?
 Will you call me when you get home?
 Should we take the early morning flight?

Questions where the main verb is “be” also don’t follow the pattern:

 Are you thirsty?


 Is she a teacher?
 Were your parents angry when you failed the test?
 Was her ex-boyfriend a basketball player?

Reported questions, indirect questions, and subject questions also do not follow QUASM –

Source : https://www.espressoenglish.net/an-easy-way-to-form-almost-any-question-in-english/ (adapted)

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