Question Formation
Wh- questions, Yes/No questions, word order
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A learner makes a clear choice about question formation while speaking or writing for a real audience.
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Answer: Do supports a present-simple information question.
Identify the exact word or structure that carries the intended meaning.
Answer: Statement contrasts with Question.
Contrasting a model with a near alternative helps the important feature stand out.
Answer: Say “Where do you live?”, not “Where you live?”.
Immediate corrective feedback is most useful when it identifies both the change and its purpose.
Answer: Why was the meeting cancelled?
The model is one possible answer. Your own accurate, natural example is the goal.
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