Formation of Questions

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Formation of Questions
Sp. 1 Realidades Ch. 3A
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Asking and answering questions
Asking and answering questions is one of the
most primary and simple usages of language. It
is a very basic way of using language in a
meaningful and real-world context.
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• There are two primary ways
• To form questions
• Manipulation of word order and punctuation.
• 2. Tag Questions

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• Manipulation of word order and punctuation.
• There are three basic chunks that make up a basic
  sentence
• Subject Verb Predicate
• Paco is tall and organized.
• The primary way to form questions is by
  manipulating (changing up) the word order of
  these chunks AND changing the punctuation.
• VS(sw)P? Or VPS(mw)?
• IeIs Paco tall and organized?
• Es Paco alto y ordenado?
• (except with gustar-like verbs)

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2. Tag Questions A tag question is a question
just tacked on to a sentence Subject Verb
Predicate Paco is tall and
organized, right? verdad? - right? no?
- isnt it? IePaco is tall and organized,
right? Paco es alto y ordenado, verdad?
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I like to study. Elena likes to watch
television. We dont like to do
homework. Carlos and Miguel love cars. Yes, we
like to look at photos. Yes, I like to go
shopping.
Qué te gusta hacer?
Quién le gusta ver la tele?
Qué a Uds. no les gusta hacer?
Qué a Carlos y a Miguel les encantan?
A Uds. les gusta mirar fotos?
Te gusta ir de compras, verdad?