Word order in questions

• In English questions, we put the auxiliary verb before the subject. Remember the formula QUASM: Question word, Auxiliary, Subject, Main verb.
• Question Word
• Auxiliary
• Subject
• Main Verb
• Rest
• Where
• do
• you
• work
• in Chicago?
• What
• is
• your
• name
• ?
• How
• are
• you
• today?
• Do
• you
• have
• a badge?
• Remember
• Use 'do' or 'does' with most verbs in the present simple.
• Put the verb 'be' before the subject without 'do'.
• Always start with a question word if you want specific information.
• Examples
• Where do you work?
• Is she a nurse?
• What is your role on the ward?
• Do you have a white coat?
• Common mistakes
• Where you work in Boston?
• Where do you work in Boston?
• Is a resident the doctor?
• Is the resident a doctor?

Complete the sentences

• Where (you work) ____ in New York?
• (she is) ____ a medical student?
• What time (your shift start) ____ today?
• (they have) ____ a stethoscope?
• Who (your consultant) ____ at the Chicago hospital?
• Why (he wear) ____ a white coat?

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