Question

How are the sentence patterns for asking questions different from the sentence patterns for making statements?


A. Questions are typically much shorter than statements.

B. Questions usually start with a helping verb or adverb.

C. Questions don't use pronouns or adjectives.

D. Questions always include a direct and indirect object.

Answer 1

The answer is B.  Most question typically begin with a helping verb, however if the aim of the question is the get a description of a verb, an adjective, or another a verb then it is more suitable to begin the question with an adverb.  Questions which begin with helping verbs usually require a 'Yes' or 'No' answer, while questions which begin with an adverb require details.  Examples of some of the the adverbs which may begin a question are, How, When, Where, Why, etc..

Answer 2

B. Questions usually start with a helping verb or adverb