Teacher Yvette
Added2008-11-19 20:52:00
Changing Questions to Statement
 In changing questions to statements. The rule on subject-verb agreement must be observed. Did goes with a present form of the main verb; Does, Do with the main verb in its simple form. Auxilliaries like will, shall, could, should, can and others when used in questions will likewise be used in statements. The same goes with the use of linking verbs like is, are, was, were and am. It is a must that the tense and the number of the verb be retained when changing questions to statements. Same rules are applied in changing statements to questions. Examples: Questions to statements: 1. Did he come to see me? He came to see me. 2. Is there something we can do to serve planet earth? There is something we can do to serve planet earth. 3. Does the management know the plan of the labor union? The management knows the plan of the labor union. Statement to questions: 1. The ozne layer is getting thinner and thinner. Is the ozone layer getting thinner and thinner? 2. The government gives high respect for human rights. Does the government give high respect for human ights? Activity 1: Change the following questions to statements. Then give your answer to the questions. 1. Can we meet before the conference? 2. Is peace possible among people of different culture? 3. Do you believe ipeace can be achieved? 4. Can something be done about the conflict? 5. Do people in Middle East approved the peace process? Activity 2: Change the following statements to questions. 6. There is a preparation for your birthday party. 7. The mayor visited his constituents right after the typhoon. 8. The chairman introduced a new livelihood program. 9. The first lady will be coming over during the inauguration. 10. The teacher is incharge of the program. |