Questions Exercises
Questions & Sentence Structure
Question forms, word order, sentence patterns, and there is/are
Wh- Questions
Wh- questions grammar exercises online with answers — practise question words (what, where, when, who, why, which, whose, whom), how + adjective/adverb compounds, subject vs object questions, and -ever compounds. Multiple choice and printable PDF worksheets included.
Yes/No Questions
Yes/No questions exercises online with answers — practise forming yes/no questions with be (am/is/are), do/does/did, have/has, modal verbs (can, could, will, should, must), and negative questions (Don't you...? Can't she...?). Multiple choice and printable PDF worksheets for A1–B1 learners.
Tag Questions
Question tags exercises online with answers — practise tag questions with be, do, have, will, modal verbs, and special cases (aren't I, shall we, will you). Multiple choice and printable PDF worksheets for A2–B2 learners.
Indirect Questions
Indirect questions exercises online with answers — practise converting direct questions to embedded questions with correct statement word order, using if/whether for yes/no questions, and choosing polite introductory phrases (Can you tell me, Do you know, I wonder). Multiple choice and printable PDF worksheets included.
Inversion
English inversion exercises online with answers — practise negative adverbial inversion (Never have I..., Seldom does...), conditional inversion (Had I known, Were she to..., Should you need...), correlative structures (Not only...but also, No sooner...than), and So/Such emphasis patterns. Multiple choice and printable PDF worksheets included.
Imperatives
Imperatives exercises online with answers — practise the imperative mood with affirmative and negative commands, polite requests, directions and instructions, Let's suggestions, and emphatic do-imperatives. Multiple choice and printable PDF worksheets for A1–B1 learners.
Word Order
Word order exercises online with answers — practise English SVO structure, SVOMPT sentence patterns, adverb placement, direct and indirect object order, phrasal verb particles, and focus adverbs. Multiple choice and printable PDF worksheets for A1–B1 learners.
There is / There are (Present)
There is / There are (there's / there are) grammar exercises with answers for English learners — practise affirmative, negative, and question forms online, master subject-verb agreement with singular, plural, and uncountable nouns, and build confidence with quantifiers like some, any, much, many, and a lot of.
There was / There were (Past)
There was / There were grammar exercises with answers for English learners — practise affirmative, negative, and question forms in the past tense, master subject-verb agreement with singular and plural nouns, and build confidence with quantifiers like some, any, many, and a lot of.
There + Other Tenses
There was / there were exercises with answers — also covering there will be, there has been, there had been, and there + modal verbs (might be, must be, should be). Practise past simple, future, present perfect, past perfect, and modal forms of the 'there is / there are' structure online with multiple choice questions.
Fronting
Fronting exercises online with answers — practise moving sentence elements to the front for emphasis at C1 level. Master concessive fronting (Beautiful though it was..., Try as he might..., Much as I admire...), object fronting for contrast (This I cannot accept), locative and directional fronting with subject-verb inversion (Into the room walked..., In the corner stood...), predicate fronting (Gone are the days...), and academic fronting patterns (Of particular interest is...). Multiple choice and printable PDF worksheets included.
About These Exercises
Forming questions correctly is one of the biggest challenges for English learners. Unlike statements, questions require a change in word order — and the rules depend on the question type. Compare "She likes coffee" with "Does she like coffee?" or "What does she like?" Mastering question words, auxiliaries, and the differences between direct and indirect questions is essential for natural, confident communication.
This section covers ten topics across 41 exercise sets and 820 questions. Start with wh-questions exercises (who, what, where, when, why, how) and yes/no questions at A1 level, then move on to tag questions exercises, indirect questions, and inversion practice at B1–C1. You'll also find there is / there are exercises, there was / there were practice, imperatives, and word order exercises — all with answers and instant feedback. Every topic includes a grammar lesson followed by interactive multiple-choice and worksheet exercises, plus downloadable PDF worksheets for offline study or classroom use.
Whether you're a beginner learning to ask basic questions or an advanced learner preparing for Cambridge FCE, CAE, or IELTS, these exercises cover everything from simple question formation to formal inversion and embedded questions.
Quick Reference
| Type | Structure | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wh- Questions | Wh- word + auxiliary + subject + verb | Ask for specific information | Where do you live? |
| Yes/No Questions | Auxiliary + subject + verb …? | Ask for a yes or no answer | Do you like coffee? |
| Tag Questions | Statement, + opposite auxiliary tag? | Confirm or check information | You're coming tonight, aren't you? |
| Indirect Questions | Introductory phrase + statement word order | Polite or embedded questions | Could you tell me where the station is? |
| Inversion | Negative adverbial + auxiliary + subject + verb | Emphasis and formal register | Never have I seen such a beautiful place. |
| Imperatives | Base verb (+ object) | Commands, requests, instructions | Open the door, please. |
| Word Order | Subject + Verb + Object (SVO) | Correct sentence structure | She always drinks coffee in the morning. |
| There is / There are | There is/are + noun (+ place) | State existence in the present | There are two parks near my house. |
| There was / There were | There was/were + noun (+ place/time) | State existence in the past | There was a cinema here ten years ago. |
| There + Other Tenses | There + auxiliary + be + noun | Existential sentences across tenses | There will be a meeting tomorrow. |