Put “am”, “is”, or “are” first to make a question. The be verb changes depending on the subject just like when you make a sentence.
Be verb + subject + adjective/noun?
- Is it good?
- Are you a writer?
- Is he nice?
- Are Bill and Erin married?
- Are they engineers?
These are yes/no questions. The answer will always be yes or no.
A) Is it good?
B) Yes, it is good. / No, it is not good.
A) Is he a writer?
B) Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.
When you answer yes/no questions in English, you can use long or short answers. Take a look at the possible answers to these questions.
Are you a doctor?
- Yes, I am a doctor.
- Yes, I am.
- Yes.
Is he happy?
- No, he is not happy.
- No, he is not.
- No.
Example Questions
- Am I a good friend?
- Am I a bad boyfriend?
- Are you tired?
- Are you ready?
- Are you a saleswoman?
- Are you married?
- Are you and I friends?
- Are we boyfriend and girlfriend?
- Are we late?
- Are we the winners?
- Is Tim a writer?
- Is he a father?
- Is he angry at me?
- Is Josh sick today?
- Is Mary a nurse or a doctor?
- Is she a good worker?
- Is Tina interested in art?
- Is she crazy?
- Is that a shark?
- Is it water or vodka?
- Is it good?
- Is it ready to eat?
- Are Tim and Sue married?
- Are they sisters?
- Are the animals happy in the zoo?
- Are they okay?
- Are the cookies delicious?
- Are these books interesting?
English Conversation 1
A) Are you hungry?
B) Yes, I am. I am also tired.
A) I am very hungry. Let’s eat something.
B) That is a good idea. Then, let’s relax.
English Conversation 2
A) Are you prepared for your job interview?
B) No, I am not prepared. I am very nervous.
A) Is it a good company?
B) Yes, it is. I really want to get this job.
You can practice speaking English by finishing the questions below and then practice making your own questions. It is a great and simple way to learn English.
Tip: Say the questions aloud. This will help you practice speaking English and improve your English fluency.
Are you _______________?
Are they _______________?
Are people in your country _______________?
Is your family _______________?
Is your boss _______________?
Is the book _______________?
Is your job _______________?
Is your hometown _______________?
Is this food _______________?
