Lesson 5 no helping verbs in questions
Choose the correct answers:
- What __________ (did take place, took place) on campus yesterday?
- Who __________ (did receive, received) the first prize in the competition?
- Which college __________ (does host, hosts) the competition every year?
Explain:
If “who”, “what”, or “which” is the subject in a simple present or a simple past question, and the main verb is a “Do” verb, then do not include a helping verb “do”, “does”, or “did” in the question. A good approach is to answer the question. It is easier to see the subject in the answer.
- Answer to Question #1: A math competition took place on campus yesterday. (what = a math competition, subject)
- Answer to Question #2: Amanda received the first prize. (who = Amanda, subject)
- Answer to Question #3: Harper College hosts the competition every year. (which college = Harper College, subject)
Review:
- Who just __________ (did announce, announced) the winners?
- Which college__________ (does have, has) the most winners in this math competition?
- What __________ (makes, do make) math so interesting?
Answers:
took place; received; hosts
announced; has; makes
