Learn to ask and answer simple questions in English. Master how to form questions that can be answered with yes or no.
Yes/no questions are the most common type of questions in English. They help you ask about facts, opinions, abilities, and more - and get simple 'yes' or 'no' answers.
Yes/no questions with BE: move the verb to the front. Am/Is/Are + subject + rest?
Short answers
'Are you hungry?' → 'Yes, I am.' / 'No, I'm not.' Never just 'Yes' or 'No' — that sounds rude in English. Always include the pronoun and auxiliary.
Yes/no questions are questions that can be answered with yes or no. They are the most common type of questions in everyday conversations and are essential for basic communication in English.
With 'do/does':
"Do you speak English?"
(Answer: Yes, I do. / No, I don't.)
With 'am/is/are':
"Are you hungry?"
(Answer: Yes, I am. / No, I'm not.)
✓ Start with an auxiliary verb (do, does, am, is, are, can, etc.)
✓ Can be answered with yes or no
✓ Essential for everyday conversations
✓ Used to ask about facts, opinions, abilities, and situations
Start the question with an auxiliary verb, then add the subject, then the main verb.
✓ Statement: "You like coffee." → Question: "Do you like coffee?"
✓ Statement: "She is happy." → Question: "Is she happy?"
✓ Statement: "They can swim." → Question: "Can they swim?"
Every morning, Maria's teacher asks the class many yes/no questions.
"Are you ready for today's lesson?" she asks. Everyone answers, "Yes, we are!"
"Did you do your homework?" The students look at each other. "Yes, we did!" they say proudly.
"Can you open your books to page 10?" "Yes, we can!" the class says together.
Notice how every question starts with an auxiliary verb (Are, Did, Can) and can be answered with yes or no. This is the key to forming yes/no questions!
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Here are the most important types of yes/no questions for A1 level.
| Type | Formula | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Present Simple (regular verbs) | Do/Does + subject + base verb? | Do you like tea? Does she work here? Do they live in London? |
| Present Simple (to be) | Am/Is/Are + subject? | Are you happy? Is he a teacher? Are they at home? |
| Past Simple (regular verbs) | Did + subject + base verb? | Did you go to school? Did she call you? Did they finish work? |
| Past Simple (to be) | Was/Were + subject? | Were you at home? Was she tired? Were they friends? |
| Modal Verbs | Modal + subject + base verb? | Can you swim? Will you help me? Should I wait? |
| Have/Has (possessions) | Do/Does + subject + have? | Do you have a car? Does she have time? Do they have children? |
✓ Word order: Auxiliary verb + subject + main verb + ?
✓ do/does: Main verb goes back to base form (no 's'): "Does she work here?" (not 'works')
✓ did: Main verb goes to base form (past form not needed): "Did you go?" (not 'went')
✓ Contractions: Use in negative answers: "No, I don't." / "No, he isn't."
✓ Short answers: Usually include the auxiliary verb: "Yes, I do." / "No, she doesn't."
Make yes/no questions from these statements:
1. You like pizza. → __________ you like pizza?
2. She is a teacher. → __________ she a teacher?
3. They can swim. → __________ they swim?
4. He works here. → __________ he work here?
1. Do you like pizza?
2. Is she a teacher?
3. Can they swim?
4. Does he work here?
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Learn different ways to answer yes/no questions correctly.
Q: Do you like coffee? → Yes, I do.
Q: Is she happy? → Yes, she is.
Q: Can you swim? → Yes, I can.
Q: Did they go? → Yes, they did.
Q: Do you like tea? → No, I don't.
Q: Is he tired? → No, he isn't.
Q: Can she drive? → No, she can't.
Q: Did you finish? → No, I didn't.
Q: Do you speak English?
A: Yes, I speak English.
Q: Are you a student?
A: Yes, I'm a student.
Q: Can you help me?
A: Yes, I can help you.
Q: Do you have a car?
A: No, I don't have a car.
Q: Is this your book?
A: No, it isn't my book.
Q: Did you eat lunch?
A: No, I didn't eat lunch.
Q: Are you ready? A: Yes. / No.
Q: Do you want coffee? A: Yeah. / Nah. (informal)
Q: Can you hear me? A: Yep. / Nope. (informal)
Q: Do you like it? A: Sure! / Of course!
Q: Are you coming? A: Definitely! / Absolutely!
Q: Is it difficult? A: Not really. / Sort of.
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Practice common yes/no questions you'll use in daily conversations.
"Do you live in this city?"
"Are you a student?"
"Do you have any brothers or sisters?"
"Are you married?"
"Do you like sports?"
"Can you play a musical instrument?"
"Do you enjoy cooking?"
"Are you interested in movies?"
"Do you drink coffee in the morning?"
"Are you a morning person?"
"Do you watch TV in the evening?"
"Do you usually cook dinner?"
"Do you work full-time?"
"Are you busy at work?"
"Do you like your job?"
"Did you go to school today?"
"Will you be here tomorrow?"
"Are you going to the party?"
"Do you want to see a movie?"
"Can you meet me later?"
"Do you like Italian food?"
"Are you afraid of dogs?"
"Do you enjoy traveling?"
"Can you eat spicy food?"
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Challenge yourself with fill-in-the-blank exercises
❌ You like coffee?
✓ Do you like coffee?
Missing auxiliary verb 'do' at the beginning
❌ Does she works here?
✓ Does she work here?
After 'does', main verb goes to base form (no 's')
❌ You are happy?
✓ Are you happy?
Wrong word order - 'are' should come first
❌ Did you went to school?
✓ Did you go to school?
After 'did', main verb goes to base form (not past tense)
❌ Yes, I like.
✓ Yes, I do. / Yes, I like coffee.
Short answers need auxiliary verb, or give full answer
❌ No, she not.
✓ No, she isn't. / No, she's not.
Need contraction or full form with auxiliary verb
Master Yes/No Questions sentence building!
Drag and drop words to form correct sentences
Learn the step-by-step process to change statements into yes/no questions.
Statement: "You like coffee."
Verb: "like" (regular verb in present simple)
For present simple regular verbs: use do/does
Subject is "you" → use do
Put auxiliary first: Do
Add subject: Do you
Add main verb (base form): Do you like
Add the rest: Do you like coffee?
Statement: "She is happy."
Verb: "is" (to be)
Question: "Is she happy?" (put 'is' first)
Statement: "They can swim."
Verb: "can swim" (modal + main verb)
Question: "Can they swim?" (put 'can' first)
Statement: "You went to school."
Verb: "went" (past simple)
Question: "Did you go to school?" (use 'did' + base verb)
1. He works in an office. → __________ he work in an office?
2. We are ready. → __________ we ready?
3. I can speak French. → __________ you speak French?
4. She has a car. → __________ she have a car?
1. Does he work in an office?
2. Are we ready?
3. Can you speak French?
4. Does she have a car?
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Do you like coffee?
Are you hungry?
Can you swim?
Does she work here?
Is this your book?
Did you finish your homework?
Will you help me?
Are they coming to the party?
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