Statements can be changed into questions. When we convert a statement into a question, we have to make some changes.  One way of doing this is to change the word order by putting the verb at the beginning of the sentence and then adding a question mark at the end, like this:

“He is interested in animals.”

becomes

“Is he interested in animals?”

Sometimes, you need to change the verb and add an extra word to make a question, like this:

“They enjoyed the ballet.”

becomes

“Did they enjoy the ballet?”

 

For some practise, try changing these statements into questions:

1. The bus is going to the station.

2. You get enough exercise.

3. This train stops at Central Station.

4. He loves to eat chocolate.

 

Now try to change these questions into statements:

1. Can we walk to school?

2. Will we arrive late?

3. Did you catch your train?

4. Was he cycling in all that rain?

5. Do they have a cat?

 

Don’t forget that you will need to read through your questions and statements to ensure that they make sense and do not require any extra changes.

 

Answers from Wednesday’s post about Compound Words:

Exercise One:

1.  sunshine

2.  campfire

3.  jetpack

4.  baseball

5.   sunflower

6.  rattlesnake

7.  horseback

8.  skateboard

9.  butterfly

 

Exercise Two:

handbag, bookshelf, anybody, classroom, playground, waterfall, postbox, cupboard

 

Exercise Three:

1.  A large yellow sour fruit = grapefruit

2.  A room where students are taught = classroom

3.  Something cold to eat/drink in the summer that comes in a variety of flavours = milkshake

4.  Something a spider makes = spiderweb

5.  A beautiful insect with transparent wings = dragonfly

6.  A sudden shaking inside the earth = earthquake

7.  A piece of chicken or something used to beat a musical instrument = drumstick