Interrogative Sentence - (1) Yes-No Question
疑问句 — （1）是非问句
The closed question (yes/no) is formed by adding 吗 to the end of a declarative sentence without changing the word order.
Structure
Declarative Sentence + 吗？
Elements
Yes-No Question
How to use it
- Transform any affirmation into a question: You are a student → Are you a student?
Examples
你是中国人吗？
nǐ shì Zhōngguó rén ma？
Are you Chinese?
他喜欢看书吗？
tā xǐhuan kàn shū ma？
Does he like reading?
你好吗？
nǐ hǎo ma?
How are you?
Notes and exceptions
- To respond, take the verb: 是 / 不是
- 喜欢 / 不喜欢.
Common mistakes
- Do not add 吗 if the sentence contains an interrogative word.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Transform any affirmation into a question: You are a student → Are you a student?)