How do you ask?
The golden rule of English questions: (Question word) + Auxiliary + Subject + Verb.
In this lesson, you will learn...
Word order in questions. Auxiliary + Subject + Infinitive.
do / does. Do you like coffee? Does she work here?
Wh- questions. What, Where, When, Why, Who, How.
Do you remember?
A quick review of the Simple Present.
The ASI rule
One rule for every question in English. With a question word, it comes first: What do you do? Tap a line to listen.
Ask me anything
With be, the verb comes first. With other verbs, use do / does. Tap to listen.
Word order in questions
Watch and listen, then try it yourself.
Word order in questions
Everything from the video, in one place. This one rule works for every question in English.
| Type | Order | Example |
|---|---|---|
| verb be | Be + subject? | Are you a student? |
| other verbs | Do/Does + subject + verb? | Do you like coffee? |
| with question word | QW + aux + subject + verb? | Where do you live? |
Depois de do/does, o verbo volta à forma base: Does she work? — nunca “Does she works?”.
Listen & echo
Play a sentence, then say it right away — copy the teacher's rhythm and melody, like an echo. Record yourself and compare.
Ouça uma vez e repita logo em seguida, imitando o ritmo e a “melodia” da frase — como um eco.
Can you write it right?
Play each sentence and type what you hear.
Choose the correct answer
Outstanding!
Now you can ask any question in English with the right word order. This is one of the most useful rules of all!