# 文法閱讀筆記 05:疑問句型

# 一、問句的兩大類別

類別 中文 功能
Yes/No Questions 是否問句 提問者只想確認資訊「是或不是」,期待封閉式的回答
WH Questions 資訊問句 提問者想獲得特定資訊,以 WH 開頭的疑問詞發問

疑問句本質上是由陳述句(五大句型)變化而來的結構,一樣有主詞、動詞等基本成分。


# 二、Yes/No Questions(是否問句)

基本規則:把句子裡的 be 動詞或助動詞移到句首。

陳述句 問句
We're leaving before 10 o'clock. Are we leaving before 10 o'clock?
The photocopy machine is on the first floor. Is the photocopy machine on the first floor?
You can finish this report by the end of the week. Can you finish this report by the end of the week?
You'd like to sample our new cupcake. Would you like to sample our new cupcake?
You have been to Singapore.(have 為完成式助動詞) Have you been to Singapore?

特別注意 have/has/had 的雙重身份:

  • 表示「完成式」時 → 助動詞,可移到句首造問句。
  • 表示「有、擁有、吃」等實質語意時 → 一般動詞,不可直接移前。
    • You have the key to the warehouse.(have=擁有,一般動詞)→ 無 be 動詞、無助動詞可挪 → 需另外加 do/does/did。

沒有 be 動詞或助動詞時,須加上 do/does/did:

條件 使用
主詞非三單、時態非過去式 do
主詞為第三人稱單數 does(後方動詞還原為原形)
動詞為過去式 did(動詞還原為原形)

同理,do/does/did 若帶有明確語意(如 do housework、do yoga、do the dishes)就是一般動詞;只有純粹為了造問句 / 否定句而添加、不具語意的 do/does/did 才算助動詞。

# 否定問句 Negative Questions

在 Yes/No 問句中加入 not:

肯定問句 否定問句(正式,not 留在句中) 否定問句(一般,not 提前縮寫)
Are we traveling on flight LF-307? Are we not traveling on flight LF-307? Aren't we traveling on flight LF-307?
Do you want some wine with your meal? Do you not want some wine with your meal? Don't you want some wine with your meal?

not 提前並與 be 動詞 / 助動詞縮寫,是較口語自然的講法; not 留在句中則顯得正式拘謹。

# 附加問句 Tag Questions

結構=陳述句+逗點+(相反語意的)be 動詞 / 助動詞+主詞代名詞。前肯後否、前否後肯。

陳述句 附加問句
Your car is still at the repair shop. ..., isn't it?
Alan works at the desk next to Stacey.(無 be / 助動詞,肯定句) ..., doesn't he?
Stella won't be present at the meeting.(否定) ..., will she?
You don't want the battery replaced.(否定) ..., do you?

附加問句的主詞一定用代名詞,不可用一般名詞。

Negative questions 和 Tag questions 本質上都是 Yes/No Questions 的分支。


# 三、WH Questions(資訊問句)

步驟:① 先把 be 動詞或 do 動詞移到主詞前方(跟 Yes/No 問句一樣)② 依欲得知的資訊類型選定疑問詞,放到句首第一位。

# 常見疑問詞對應的資訊類型

疑問詞 用途
what 事物
where 地點
why 原因
when 時間(範圍較廣:年 / 月 / 日 / 季節皆可)
what time / what day / what date / what month 特定時間單位(幾點 / 星期幾 / 幾號 / 幾月)
who(主格)/whom(受格,較正式)/whose(所有格) 人(實務上主格受格常統一用 who)
which 從特定範圍中做選擇
how 方法、狀態 / 情況
how + 形容詞 / 副詞(how much/often/far/long/late/old/fast/many...) 詢問程度

# 所有格 / 選擇類疑問詞的特別規則

whose 、 which 等本身是形容詞,修飾名詞時,要連同其修飾的名詞一起移到句首:

  • This is someone's umbrella. → Whose umbrella is this?
  • Ashley works for ___ travel agency. → Which travel agency does Ashley work for?

# 唯一的例外:疑問詞本身就是主詞

若疑問點恰好就是句子的主詞,不需要再把 be/do 動詞往前移(因為疑問詞已經在句首):

  • ___ translated this news article. → Who translated this news article?(不可說 Who did translate)
  • ___ is on the menu for today. → What is on the menu for today?
  • ___ people live in the building. → How many people live in the building?

# 四、練習:直述句 → 問句改寫(45 題)

這是老師的「反應力」練習:給一句直述句,改寫成指定類型的問句。

# 直述句 問句類型 改寫後的問句
1 You need me to come to the studio. Yes/No Do you need me to come to the studio?
2 You turn on the air conditioner here. WH(how,方法) How do you turn on the air conditioner here?
3 You sell replacement parts of this model. 附加問句 You sell replacement parts of this model, don't you?
4 You went on your last vacation. WH(where) Where did you go on your last vacation?
5 The machine needs maintenance. WH(how often,頻率) How often does the machine need maintenance?
6 You recommend a tour package. WH(which,選擇) Which tour package do you recommend?
7 We should prepare some refreshments for the meeting. Yes/No Should we prepare some refreshments for the meeting?
8 Someone picked you up at the airport. WH(who,主詞疑問) Who picked you up at the airport?
9 You finished the report so quickly. WH(how,方法) How did you finish the report so quickly?
10 Sabrina organized the whole seminar alone. Yes/No Did Sabrina organize the whole seminar alone?
11 The project is likely to cost a lot. WH(how much,金額) How much is the project likely to cost?
12 Jenny needs to renew her visa. Yes/No Does Jenny need to renew her visa?
13 You have been working here. WH(how long,時長) How long have you been working here?
14 Mr. Maguire needs a copy of the contract. 否定問句 Doesn't Mr. Maguire need a copy of the contract?
15 The new tablet will be released. WH(when) When will the new tablet be released?
16 Jackson isn't able to pick up the orders. WH(why,否定) Why isn't Jackson able to pick up the orders?
17 You would like me to pick you up tomorrow morning. Yes/No Would you like me to pick you up tomorrow morning?
18 The secret to the best bubble tea is something special. WH(what) What is the secret to the best bubble tea?
19 You have already talked to the new manager. 附加問句 You have already talked to the new manager, haven't you?
20 We have some Bluetooth speakers in stock. WH(how many) How many Bluetooth speakers do we have in stock?
21 You have thought about cooperating with a travel agency. Yes/No Have you thought about cooperating with a travel agency?
22 You have a moment to review the document. Yes/No Do you have a moment to review the document?
23 You keep the office supplies somewhere. WH(where) Where do you keep the office supplies?
24 You would mind making me a copy of the manual. Yes/No(客氣請求) Would you mind making me a copy of the manual?
25 The grocery store closes this evening. WH(what time) What time does the grocery store close this evening?
26 We have interviewed this applicant before. 否定問句 Haven't we interviewed this applicant before?
27 I should come back later this afternoon. Yes/No Should I come back later this afternoon?
28 You can let me know the result of the interview. WH(how soon) How soon can you let me know the result of the interview?
29 Their cleaning services are affordable. 附加問句 Their cleaning services are affordable, aren't they?
30 You can help me clean the filter of the air conditioner. Yes/No Can you help me clean the filter of the air conditioner?
31 You are expecting some guests for the event. WH(how many) How many guests are you expecting for the event?
32 Nancy is the woman wearing a long skirt over there. Yes/No Is Nancy the woman wearing a long skirt over there?
33 Some department should be billed for the work. WH(which,主詞疑問) Which department should be billed for the work?
34 The electrical engineer position is still open. 否定問句 Isn't the electrical engineer position still open?
35 The award ceremony will take place somewhere. WH(where) Where will the award ceremony take place?
36 You could ask him to call me after class. Yes/No(客氣請求) Could you ask him to call me after class?
37 You got in touch with the interior designer. WH(how,方法) How did you get in touch with the interior designer?
38 You forgot to turn off the air conditioner last night. 否定問句 Didn't you forget to turn off the air conditioner last night?
39 Some people attended the meeting yesterday. WH(how many,主詞疑問) How many people attended the meeting yesterday?
40 You could send someone to help me with my luggage. Yes/No(客氣請求) Could you send someone to help me with my luggage?
41 We need to hire some temporary workers to do the work. 否定問句 Don't we need to hire some temporary workers to do the work?
42 The new kitchen chairs haven't been delivered yet. 附加問句 The new kitchen chairs haven't been delivered yet, have they?
43 You are interested in some kind of movie. WH(what kind of) What kind of movie are you interested in?
44 Emily needs something for her presentation. WH(what) What does Emily need for her presentation?
45 The president isn't going to give a speech at the meeting tomorrow. 附加問句 The president isn't going to give a speech at the meeting tomorrow, is he?

# 五、重點整理

  • 造問句的通則:找出 be 動詞或助動詞,移到句首;沒有的話,依主詞人稱與時態加上 do/does/did。
  • have/has/had、do/does/did 都有「助動詞」與「一般動詞」兩種身份,要依語意判斷。
  • 否定問句:not 可留在句中(正式)或提前縮寫(一般口語)。
  • 附加問句:陳述句+語意相反的 be / 助動詞+代名詞主詞,前肯後否、前否後肯。
  • WH 問句:先移動 be/do 動詞,再把對應的疑問詞放到句首;若疑問詞本身就是主詞,則省略移動 be/do 動詞的步驟。
  • whose、which 這類形容詞性疑問詞,須連同修飾的名詞一起移到句首。