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Day 4

Asking Questions

Learn how to form yes/no questions and wh‑questions (what, where, when, why, who, how).

1. Yes / No Questions

To ask questions that expect a “yes” or “no” answer, use Do / Does / Is / Are / Have / Has at the beginning.

StructureExampleUrdu
Do / Does + subject + verb?Do you like tea?کیا آپ کو چائے پسند ہے؟
Is / Are + subject + noun/adjective?Is she a teacher?کیا وہ استاد ہے؟
Have / Has + subject + noun?Have you a car?کیا آپ کے پاس گاڑی ہے؟

2. Wh‑Questions (Question Words)

Use these words to ask for specific information:

  • What – کیا (thing or information)
    Example: What is your name? – آپ کا نام کیا ہے؟
  • Where – کہاں (place)
    Example: Where do you live? – آپ کہاں رہتے ہیں؟
  • When – کب (time)
    Example: When does the class start? – کلاس کب شروع ہوتی ہے؟
  • Why – کیوں (reason)
    Example: Why are you late? – آپ کیوں دیر سے آئے؟
  • Who – کون (person)
    Example: Who is that man? – وہ آدمی کون ہے؟
  • How – کیسے (manner)
    Example: How are you? – آپ کیسے ہیں؟
  • How many / much – کتنے / کتنا (quantity)
    Example: How many books do you have? – آپ کے پاس کتنی کتابیں ہیں؟

Practice Dialogue

Teacher: Where do you live, Ali?

Ali: I live in Lahore. What about you, teacher?

Teacher: I live in Islamabad. Why do you learn English?

Ali: Because I want to study abroad.

Teacher: When do you plan to go?

Ali: Next year. How can I improve my speaking?

Teacher: Practice every day. Who helps you at home?

Ali: My sister helps me.

Exercise

Make questions for the following answers. Use the correct question word.

  1. __________? I live in Karachi. (where)
  2. __________? Because I like English. (why)
  3. __________? She is my mother. (who)
  4. __________? The class starts at 9 AM. (when)
  5. __________? I have three books. (how many)
  6. __________? Yes, I like coffee. (yes/no)
Show answers

1. Where do you live?
2. Why do you learn English?
3. Who is she?
4. When does the class start?
5. How many books do you have?
6. Do you like coffee?

Cultural note: In English, it is polite to ask “How are you?” when meeting someone. The typical answer is “I’m fine, thanks. And you?” even if you are not feeling perfect. It’s a social routine, not a real medical inquiry.
Learning tip: Practice asking questions to yourself or to a friend. For example, ask “What did I do yesterday?” “Why did I choose this?” – this builds fluency.
Continue to Day 5

آج کا سبق – خلاصہ

آج آپ نے سوال پوچھنا سیکھا: ہاں/نہیں والے سوالات اور سوالیہ الفاظ (what, where, when, why, who, how)۔

کل ہم نمبر اور وقت سیکھیں گے۔

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