Asking Questions Flashcards
When is “Est-ce que” used to ask a question?
When asking yes or no questions.
Where is “Est-ce que” placed in a question?
At the beginning of the question
When is “Est-ce qu” used?
When “Est-ce que” is followed by a vowel
How can you use inversion to ask a question?
Switch the placement of the subject and the first verb and place a hyphen in between them.
What is a case of verbs ending in a vowel or -er in inversion?
A -t is inserted in between the verb and il or elle.
What happens when a proper name is used with inversion?
Put the proper name first and then follow the inversion formula.
How is “N’est ce pas” used in a question?
To use as a confirmation such as “doesn’t it” or “don’t they”.
Where is “N’est ce pas” placed in a question?
At the end of the question.
Translate: Qui?
Who?
Translate: Que?
What?
Translate: Oú?
Where?
Translate: Quand?
When?
Translate: Porquoi?
Why?
Translate: Comment?
How?
Where are interrogatives placed in a question?
At the beginning of a question in front of “Est-ce que”.
