Questions

Question 1

How can you ask a question in French?

Answer 1

You can use a declarative sentence with a rising intonation, ‘est-ce que’ (usually before yes or no questions), or inversion

Question 2

When can inversion be used?

Answer 2

Inversion can be used when the subject is a pronoun

Question 3

Give me an example (Are you in the class)?

Answer 3

Es-tu dans la class?

Question 4

What happens if the verb ends in a vowel?

Answer 4

If the verb ends with a vowel, a -t- must be inserted between the verb and the pronouns il, elle, and on

Question 5

Give me an example (Does she have a computer)?

Answer 5

A-t-elle un ordinateur?

Question 6

What happens if the subject is a noun?

Answer 6

If the subject is a noun, the noun remains before the verb, but the subject pronoun of the same gender and number as the noun is added after the verb

Question 7

Give me an example (Are the curtains green?)

Answer 7

Les rideaux sont-ils verts?

Question 8

What can inversions sometimes be used with?

Answer 8

Questions with inversions can sometimes begin with an interrogative adverb such as où (where) or d’où (from where).

Question 9

Give me an example (Where does he eat?)

Answer 9

Où mange-t-il?

Question 10

What’s an alternative construction with où without using inversion?

Answer 10

An alternative construction is often used when the subject is a noun and the verb is être → où + être + noun subject

Question 11

Give me an example (Where is the professor)?

Answer 11

Où est le professeur?