Thematic Vocabulary
Asking and Answering Questions
When you have to answer a question, you must first listen or look carefully at the subject used in the question to determine the correct subject to use in your response. You can either memorize Table
1 to determine how to answer a question, or just think about it in English because it is exactly the same. It is always better to understand than memorize. Once you understand Table
1 you can refer to it while you're still learning, but you'll quickly find you no longer need it.
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For example:
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The reverse of these are also true. Since there are some options, you'll have to decide the specific pronoun depending on the context of the question.
When a question is asked about someone else, either their name or the third person pronoun is used. To answer these questions you don't have to change the subject or the verb form. Simply answer yes or no, and put the subject back in front of the verb to make it back into a sentence. Fill in any information requested if there is a question word.
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¿ Baila ella? Sí, ella baila.
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Does she dance? Yes, she dances.
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¿ Trabaja María? Sí, María trabaja.
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Does María work? Yes, María works.
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¿ Cuándo trabaja María? María trabaja mañana.
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When does María work? Maria works tomorrow.
