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Convert the given statement into a yes/no question. Ensure that the meaning of the sentence remains unchanged as far as possible. 
They were a bunch of fishermen.

framing questions transformation of sentences english

  1. Were they a bunch of fishermen?

  2. Weren't they a bunch of fishermen?

  3. Aren't they a bunch of fishermen?

  4. Are they a bunch of fishermen?

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Correct Option: A,B
Explanation:

'Yes/No' questions are those questions which start from helping verbs like was, are, were, is, etc. 

In such a case, the order is Verb + Subject + Object. In the given sentence, 'were' is the verb, 'they' is the subject and 'fisherman' is the object. The answer can be in a negative scenario. 
Thus, options A & B is the correct answer. 

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
__________ Ranjit get good marks in the Mathematics test?

framing questions transformation of sentences english

  1. Has

  2. Don't

  3. Hasn't

  4. Didn't

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Yes / No questions are the questions that expect ‘yes’ or ‘no’ as answer. These questions do not take the wh-questions. These are used to check information or ask for confirmation. Such questions are framed by the auxiliary verbs. 
Didn't is the auxiliary verb in the given sentence. Thus, option D is the correct answer. 

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
_____ does she take the bus?

Because she doesn't have a car.

framing questions transformation of sentences english

  1. Why

  2. Where

  3. When

  4. How

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In order to see which answer is correct, we must pay attention to the word 'because', which refers to a cause or reason.

Option A: 'Why' indicates reason, hence option A is correct.
'Where' indicates location, 'when' indicates time and 'how' asks about the manner in which something happens.
These questions cannot be answered by 'because', hence options B, C and D are incorrect.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
_________ lives in that old house? 

framing questions transformation of sentences english

  1. What

  2. Who

  3. Which

  4. How

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Option B: 'Who' refers to a person, and is relevant here. The given question also asks about a person who "lives in that old house". Hence option B is correct.
Option A: 'What' asks about some thing, rather than some person.
Option C: 'Which' is used when a choice is presented between two things. In the given question, there isn't any choice.
Option D: 'How' asks about the manner or way something is done. This word is hence not relevant here.
So, options A, C and D are incorrect.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
_________ is the price of this blouse?

framing questions transformation of sentences english

  1. What

  2. Who

  3. How

  4. Which

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Options A and D: When the question requires a choice between a number of items, 'which' is more formal, compared to 'what'.
The given question does not require a choice. It simply asks for the price of something 'blouse'.
Hence option A is correct and D is incorrect.
Option B: 'Who' refers to a person and does not address a thing 'price'.
Option C: 'How' refers to the manner or value of something. If 'how' were to be used in this sentence, it would be followed by a quantifier 'much'. Otherwise, this word isn't suitable here.
Hence options B and C are incorrect.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
__________ is heavier, a kilo of gold or a kilo of feather? 

framing questions transformation of sentences english

  1. What

  2. Which

  3. How much

  4. Who

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Options A and B: When the question requires a choice between a number of items, 'which' is more formal, compared to 'what'.
The given question requires a choice between the weight of one kilo of 'gold' and 'feather' each. Hence option B is correct and A is incorrect.
Option C: 'How much' asks about the quantity or value of something. It does not address the choice, which is the question here.
Option D: 'Who' refers to a person. It does not address things (like gold and feathers).
Hence options C and D are incorrect.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
_________ shall I give you, tea or lemonade? 

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  1. Where

  2. How

  3. What

  4. Why

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Option A: 'Where' asks about place or location. The given sentence asks for an option between two things. Hence this question word isn't suitable here.
Option B: 'How' asks about the way or manner. The given sentence does not focus on manner, hence B is incorrect.
Option D: 'Why' asks for a reason. This word isn't relevant here. Hence D is also incorrect.
Option C: 'What' asks for information specifying something. It relates to the given sentence. Hence option C is correct.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
_________ is the highest mountain in the world?

framing questions transformation of sentences english

  1. What

  2. Which

  3. Who

  4. How

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Options A and B: When the question requires a choice from a list of items, 'which' is more formal, compared to 'what'.
The given question asks about the highest mountain in the world, which is one mountain from a choice of mountains. Hence option B is correct and A is incorrect.
Option C: 'Who' addresses a person, and not a thing (mountain).
Option D: 'How' addresses the manner in which something is done, or the state of something. It does not indicate a choice or degree.
Hence options C and D are incorrect.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
What ______________ on Sundays?

framing questions transformation of sentences english

  1. all usually do

  2. do all usually do

  3. do all usually

  4. usually does all do

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
When we form a question with 'what', we usually invert the word order of a positive sentence, where the form is 'what + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb'
Option B: 'Do all usually do' follows the form given above: do (auxiliary verb) + all (subject) (+ usually is an adverb) + do (main verb).
Hence option B is correct.
Option A: 'All usually do' is missing the auxiliary verb 'do'. Hence this phrase is incomplete and A is wrong.
Option C: Similarly, 'do all usually' is missing the main verb, hence C is incorrect.
Option D: In 'usually does all do', 'does' is a singular verb and does not agree with the subject 'all'. When the subject is plural, the verb must also be plural. Hence option D is incorrect.
('Do' can function as an auxiliary verb as well as a main verb.)

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
_________ is the climate like in your country?

framing questions transformation of sentences english

  1. What

  2. Which

  3. Where

  4. How

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Options A and B: 'What' is a question word that asks for information by specifying something. The question here asks for information regarding a particular climate.
'Which' refers to a choice between two things. The given sentence does not indicate any choice.
Hence option A is correct and B is incorrect.
Option C: 'Where' indicates location or place. The given sentence does not indicate location. Hence C is incorrect.
Option D: 'How' asks about the manner or value of something. It is irrelevant to the given sentence. Hence option D is incorrect.