2.1. WHO, WHAT, WHEN?
Let's take a look at the questions in the previous section:
QUESTION | SENTENCE STRUCTURE |
1. Who introduced the Model T in 1908? |
WH-word + Past Simple verb + object + time expression |
2. What did the Wright brothers invent in 1905? |
WH-word + Auxiliary + verb + object + time expression |
3. Who created the first Apple computer when? |
WH-word + Past Simple verb + object + time expression |
Who DID introduce the Model T in 1908?
In the short answer, however, the auxiliary verb is used: Who introduced the Model T in 1908? Henry Ford did.
Who invented penicillin in the 20th century? What happened at the party yesterday? Which car finished first in the race? Whereas: Who did you see at the party last night? (in this case "who" is not the subject, "you" is) What did she want when she called Sunday morning? (in this case "what" is not the subject, "she" is)
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Do it yourself
Give the question for each answer. The bold items in the answers are the key for each question.
There's one incorrect question that you shouldn't use