In 'subject questions', where 'who' or 'what' replaces the subject, we: a. do not normally use an axilary (do, did, etc.) : Who _____ Hamlet? Shakespear wrote it.
wrote
In 'subject questions', where 'who' or 'what' replaces the subject, we: b. can sometimes include the auxilary for emphasis: 'I didn't send the text.' 'Well, who ______ it?'
did send
A reply question is used to question another speaker's statement. A reply question can be affirmative or negative: a. 'I was sitting in the corner.' '_____ you?'
Were
A reply question is used to question another speaker's statement. A reply question can be affirmative or negative: b. 'I didn't see you' '_____ _____?'
Didn't you
A negative question can be used: a. to ask for confirmation. We expect the answer 'yes': ______ it Jack's birthday yesterday?
Wasn't
A negative question can be used: b. to express surprise that something did not happen: I sent you an email. ______ you get it?
Didn't
Questions beginning 'why' or 'why not' can sometimes contain only a base form. The exact meaning is implied: a. _____ ____ study abroad? It would be a great experience.
Why not
Questions beginning 'why' or 'why not' can sometimes contain only a base form. The exact meaning is implied: b. It isn't an important exam. So _____ bother to revise?
why
