what - when - why - who - how

[ackermanmoriii]

in this example = When does she eat breakfast? we use (does) in this example = why is he unhappy? why we don't use looks like this = why does he unhappy?

Great question! The difference in the use of "does" in these sentences is due to the type of verb that follows it.

In the sentence "When does she eat breakfast?", "eat" is an action verb. In English, when we form questions in the present simple tense with action verbs, we use the auxiliary verb "do" or "does" (depending on the subject) before the main verb. Here, "does" is used with the third person singular subject "she," and "eat" is in the base form.

However, in the sentence "Why is he unhappy?", "unhappy" is an adjective, not a verb. The structure of the sentence is different because it's using the verb "to be" (is, are, am) which acts as a linking verb connecting the subject "he" with the adjective "unhappy." In English, we do not use "do/does" with the verb "to be" when forming questions. Instead, we invert the subject and the verb "to be." So, the correct form is "Why is he unhappy?" without "does."

Here's a simple way to remember it:

• Use "do/does" for questions with action verbs: "Where do you go?" "What does she like?"
• Do not use "do/does" for questions with the verb "to be": "Who is at the door?" "Why are they late?"

I hope this clears up the confusion! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. 😊

[ackermanmoriii]

make a simple and understandable questions with 'how' + 'adjective' and introduce and teach me formation and structures

Creating questions with "how" followed by an adjective is a great way to ask about the extent or degree of a particular quality. Here's how you can form such questions:

1. Start with the word "How".
2. Follow with an adjective that describes the quality you're interested in. For example: tall, big, old, long, heavy, wide, deep, rich, bright, cold, etc.
3. Then, use the appropriate form of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) or an action verb depending on the context.
4. Finally, add the subject of the question.

Here's the structure with the verb "to be":

How + adjective + is/are/am + subject?

For example:

• "How tall is the building?"
• "How old are you?"

And here's the structure with an action verb:

How + adjective + does/do + subject + verb?

For example:

• "How quickly does she run?"
• "How well do you speak English?"

Remember, when using "how" with an adjective and an action verb, you often need to include "do/does" for the present simple tense.

Let's practice with a few more examples:

• "How fast does your car go?"

  • "How" asks about the degree of speed.
  • "fast" is the adjective.
  • "does" is the auxiliary verb used with the third person singular subject "your car."
  • "go" is the main verb in the base form.

• "How loud are the speakers?"

  • "How" asks about the degree of volume.
  • "loud" is the adjective.
  • "are" is the form of the verb "to be" used with the plural subject "the speakers."

Using these structures, you can form a variety of questions to inquire about different qualities. If you need more help or examples, feel free to ask! 😊