Present Simple Tense Questions

When teaching types of questions in the present simple tense, it’s essential to cover the various
structures and purposes behind each type. Let’s break it down into main categories with
detailed examples and explanations:

1. Yes/No Questions
These are questions that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no." They usually start with
an auxiliary verb like "do" or "does."

● Structure: (Do/Does) + subject + base verb + object/complement?

Examples:

● Do you like coffee?

● Does she work at a hospital?
● Do they play soccer on weekends?

Explanation: Use “do” for subjects “I,” “you,” “we,” and “they,” and “does” for “he,” “she,” and
“it.”

2. Wh- Questions
Wh- questions begin with words like "who," "what," "when," "where," "why," and "how" to ask for
specific information.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + (do/does) + subject + base verb + object/complement?

Examples:

● What do you do on weekends?

● Where does he live?
● When do they arrive at school?
● Why does she study English?

Explanation: Use "do" or "does" based on the subject, but remember that the base verb stays
in its simple form.

3. Choice Questions
These questions provide two or more options for the person to choose from. They usually
involve "or."
 ● Structure: (Do/Does) + subject + base verb + (option 1) or (option 2)?

Examples:

● Do you prefer tea or coffee?

● Does he want pizza or a burger for lunch?
● Do they study in the morning or in the evening?

Explanation: Use these questions to give options and allow the listener to pick one.

4. Tag Questions
Tag questions are short questions added to the end of a statement, often to confirm information
or seek agreement.

● Structure: Statement + , (do/does) + subject?

Examples:

● You like ice cream, don’t you?

● She works hard, doesn’t she?
● They live nearby, don’t they?

Explanation: Use the auxiliary verb in the opposite form of the statement (affirmative statement
+ negative tag, negative statement + affirmative tag).

5. Negative Questions
These questions express surprise or expectation and are usually used to confirm something or
when the speaker assumes the answer might be “yes.”

● Structure: (Don’t/Doesn’t) + subject + base verb + object/complement?

Examples:

● Don’t you like chocolate?

● Doesn’t she know the answer?
● Don’t they work here?

Explanation: These are typically used when the speaker is somewhat surprised or expects a
positive answer.

6. Subject Questions
Subject questions focus on "who" or "what" and ask about the subject of the sentence. Unlike
most other questions, subject questions don’t use "do" or "does."

● Structure: Who/What + base verb + object/complement?

Examples:

● Who knows the answer?

● What causes earthquakes?
● Who likes ice cream?

Explanation: Since the subject itself is the question word ("who" or "what"), there’s no need for
an auxiliary verb.

7. Object Questions
Object questions ask about the object of the verb rather than the subject.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + (do/does) + subject + base verb + ?

Examples:

● What do you like?

● Who does she meet at the park?
● What do they eat for lunch?

Explanation: The auxiliary "do" or "does" is necessary because these questions ask about the
object rather than the subject.

8. How Questions (Types of Information Questions)

Questions starting with "how" seek information about manner, quantity, frequency, or degree.

● Structure: How + adjective/adverb + (do/does) + subject + base verb?

Examples:

● How do you go to school? (manner)

● How often does she visit her family? (frequency)
● How much does this cost? (price)
● How long does it take to reach the station? (duration)

Explanation: These can provide a wide range of details depending on the "how" phrase you
use.
Summary Table of Structures:
Question Type Structure Example

Yes/No Questions Do/Does + subject + base verb + object? Do you study every day?

Wh- Questions Wh-word + do/does + subject + base verb? Where does she live?

Choice Questions Do/Does + subject + base verb + option Do you want tea or
1/2? coffee?

Tag Questions Statement, do/does + subject? He likes pizza, doesn’t

he?

Negative Don’t/Doesn’t + subject + base verb? Don’t they like music?

Questions

Subject Questions Who/What + base verb + object? Who knows the answer?

Object Questions Wh-word + do/does + subject + base verb? What does she like?

How Questions How + adjective + do/does + subject + How long does it take?
verb?

Teaching these categories and structures of present simple questions will help students ask
different types of questions clearly and accurately in daily conversations.

Past Simple Tense Questions

For the past simple tense, question forms differ slightly due to the use of "did" as the auxiliary
verb, along with subject and verb structures. Here’s a breakdown of question types in the past
simple tense with detailed explanations:

1. Yes/No Questions
These questions are answered with "yes" or "no" and start with "did."

● Structure: Did + subject + base verb + object/complement?

Examples:

● Did you visit the museum yesterday?

● Did she finish her homework?
● Did they enjoy the movie?

Explanation: Use “did” with all subjects, and the main verb remains in its base form.

2. Wh- Questions
Wh- questions start with words like "who," "what," "when," "where," "why," and "how" to ask for
specific information about the past.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + did + subject + base verb + object/complement?

Examples:

● What did you eat for dinner?

● Where did he travel last summer?
● When did they leave the party?
● Why did she call you?

Explanation: Use "did" with the subject, and remember that the main verb is in its base form.

3. Choice Questions
These questions present options for the person to choose from, using "or."

● Structure: Did + subject + base verb + (option 1) or (option 2)?

Examples:

● Did you go to the beach or the mountains for vacation?

● Did she buy the red dress or the blue one?
● Did they take a bus or a train?

Explanation: Use "did" to start the question, and list the options for the listener to choose
between.

4. Tag Questions
Tag questions in the past simple are used to confirm information or seek agreement. They end
with a short phrase added to the statement.

● Structure: Statement + , didn’t + subject?

Examples:

● You visited New York, didn’t you?

● She completed the project, didn’t she?
● They arrived on time, didn’t they?

Explanation: Use "didn’t" if the main statement is positive, and "did" if it’s negative. This
question type confirms or clarifies information.

5. Negative Questions
These questions are often used to express surprise or expectation and assume the answer
might be “yes.”

● Structure: Didn’t + subject + base verb + object/complement?

Examples:

● Didn’t you see the movie?

● Didn’t he call you yesterday?
● Didn’t they enjoy the concert?

Explanation: Negative questions imply that the speaker expects a positive answer or is
surprised.

6. Subject Questions
Subject questions ask about the subject itself and do not require "did" because "who" or "what"
is the subject of the sentence.

● Structure: Who/What + past verb + object/complement?

Examples:

● Who visited the museum?

● What caused the accident?
● Who called you last night?

Explanation: In subject questions, the question word (e.g., "who" or "what") is the subject, so
there is no need for "did," and the verb takes the past simple form directly.
7. Object Questions
Object questions inquire about the object of the action rather than the subject.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + did + subject + base verb + ?

Examples:

● What did you buy at the store?

● Who did she meet at the park?
● What did they cook for dinner?

Explanation: Use "did" before the subject, and keep the main verb in its base form, as the
focus is on the object of the sentence.

8. How Questions (Types of Information Questions)

These questions begin with "how" and provide more specific details about the action.

● Structure: How + adjective/adverb + did + subject + base verb?

Examples:

● How did you travel to the city? (manner)

● How much did it cost? (price)
● How often did they visit? (frequency)
● How long did it take? (duration)

Explanation: Use “how” combined with various adverbs or adjectives to seek information about
manner, quantity, frequency, and more in the past context.

Summary Table of Structures for Past Simple Tense Questions:

Question Type Structure Example

Yes/No Questions Did + subject + base verb + object? Did you work last night?

Wh- Questions Wh-word + did + subject + base verb? Where did they go?

Choice Questions Did + subject + base verb + option 1/2? Did you choose tea or
coffee?

Tag Questions Statement, didn’t + subject? She called, didn’t she?

Negative Questions Didn’t + subject + base verb? Didn’t they attend the event?
 Subject Questions Who/What + past verb + object? Who saw the accident?

Object Questions Wh-word + did + subject + base verb? What did he say?

How Questions How + adjective + did + subject + verb? How much did you pay?

Teaching these types and structures in the past simple tense will help students ask effective
questions about past events, improving their ability to discuss past experiences.

Future Simple Tense Questions

For the future simple tense, question structures are slightly different because they use "will" or
"shall" as auxiliary verbs. Here are the main types of questions in the future simple tense, with
examples and explanations for each.

1. Yes/No Questions
These questions can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no" and are formed using "will" or
"shall" at the beginning.

● Structure: Will/Shall + subject + base verb + object/complement?

Examples:

● Will you attend the meeting tomorrow?

● Shall we go for a walk later?
● Will they finish the project on time?
Explanation: Use "will" with all subjects to form yes/no questions. "Shall" is more commonly
used with "I" and "we" for suggestions or offers.

2. Wh- Questions
Wh- questions in the future simple start with question words like "who," "what," "when," "where,"
"why," and "how" to ask for specific information about future actions.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + will/shall + subject + base verb + object/complement?

Examples:

● What will you do after graduation?

● Where will she travel next year?
● When will they arrive?
● Why will he leave so early?

Explanation: Use "will" with the subject in these questions, and keep the main verb in its base
form. The "wh-word" indicates what information is being sought.

3. Choice Questions
Choice questions offer two or more options, allowing the listener to choose.

● Structure: Will/Shall + subject + base verb + (option 1) or (option 2)?

Examples:

● Will you study science or arts in college?

● Shall we order pizza or pasta for dinner?
● Will they drive or take a train to the city?

Explanation: This form lets you ask for a decision between choices. “Will” works with all
subjects, while “shall” is mainly for suggestions with “I” and “we.”

4. Tag Questions
Tag questions in the future tense confirm information or seek agreement by adding a short
phrase to the end of the statement.

● Structure: Statement + , won’t + subject?

Examples:
 ● You’ll join us for dinner, won’t you?
● She’ll call later, won’t she?
● They’ll be here by 9, won’t they?

Explanation: Tag questions in the future often use “won’t” after affirmative statements and “will”
after negative ones.

5. Negative Questions
Negative questions express surprise, expectation, or confirmation. They often assume that the
answer might be “yes.”

● Structure: Won’t + subject + base verb + object/complement?

Examples:

● Won’t you come to the party?

● Won’t he call you back?
● Won’t they need more time?

Explanation: These questions suggest the speaker expects a positive answer or is slightly
surprised about a potential "no."

6. Subject Questions
Subject questions ask about the subject of the action itself, and "who" or "what" is used as the
subject of the sentence.

● Structure: Who/What + will + base verb + object/complement?

Examples:

● Who will lead the project?

● What will cause the change?

Explanation: Since "who" or "what" is the subject in these questions, we don’t need another
subject. "Will" is used directly after the question word.

7. Object Questions
Object questions ask about the object of the verb rather than the subject. They still start with a
wh-word, followed by "will."

● Structure: (Wh-word) + will/shall + subject + base verb + object/complement?

Examples:

● What will you buy at the store?

● Who will she meet tomorrow?
● Where will they stay?

Explanation: Here, the object of the verb is in question, so "will" comes after the wh-word and
before the subject.

8. How Questions (Types of Information Questions)

These questions start with "how" and ask about specific details related to the manner,
frequency, quantity, or degree of future actions.

● Structure: How + adjective/adverb + will + subject + base verb?

Examples:

● How will you get there? (manner)

● How much will it cost? (price)
● How often will they visit? (frequency)
● How long will it take to finish the work? (duration)

Explanation: Use “how” combined with an adverb or adjective to find specific details about the
action.

Summary Table of Structures for Future Simple Tense Questions:

Question Type Structure Example

Yes/No Questions Will/Shall + subject + base verb + object? Will you join us?

Wh- Questions Wh-word + will/shall + subject + base When will they leave?
verb?

Choice Questions Will/Shall + subject + base verb + option? Will she visit Paris or
Rome?

Tag Questions Statement, won’t + subject? You’ll be there, won’t you?

Negative Won’t + subject + base verb? Won’t he come tomorrow?

Questions

Subject Questions Who/What + will + base verb + object? Who will help us?

Object Questions Wh-word + will/shall + subject + base Where will he stay?

 verb?

How Questions How + adjective + will + subject + verb? How long will it take?

Teaching these types of future simple tense questions will help students communicate
effectively about future events, plans, and possibilities.

Present Continuous Tense Questions

In the present continuous tense, questions are constructed using "am," "is," or "are" as auxiliary
verbs, followed by the subject and the -ing form of the main verb. This tense is often used to ask
about ongoing actions happening at the moment of speaking. Here’s a breakdown of different
question types in the present continuous tense:

1. Yes/No Questions
These questions are answered with a simple "yes" or "no" and start with the auxiliary verb (am,
is, or are).

● Structure: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Are you studying for the test?

● Is she working right now?
● Am I disturbing you?

Explanation: Use "am" with "I," "is" with singular subjects (he, she, it), and "are" with plural
subjects (you, we, they). The main verb takes the -ing form.

2. Wh- Questions
Wh- questions in the present continuous tense begin with question words like "who," "what,"
"where," "when," "why," and "how" to ask for specific information about actions happening now.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + am/is/are + subject + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● What are you doing right now?

● Where is he going?
● Why are they laughing?
● How is she managing all the work?
Explanation: Start with the wh-word to specify what information you seek. The auxiliary verb
(am, is, are) matches the subject, and the main verb ends in -ing.

3. Choice Questions
Choice questions offer two or more options for the listener to choose from.

● Structure: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing + (option 1) or (option 2)?

Examples:

● Are you watching a movie or reading a book?

● Is he staying at home or going out?
● Are they working or relaxing?

Explanation: Use the auxiliary verb (am, is, are) followed by the subject, then the -ing verb
form, and list the options to choose from.

4. Tag Questions
Tag questions in the present continuous tense confirm information or seek agreement by adding
a short phrase at the end of the statement.

● Structure: Statement + , isn’t/am I/aren’t + subject?

Examples:

● You’re coming to the party, aren’t you?

● She’s cooking dinner, isn’t she?
● I’m doing a good job, aren’t I?

Explanation: Tag questions confirm or clarify information. Use “aren’t I” with "I," and
“isn’t/aren’t” based on whether the main statement is positive or negative.

5. Negative Questions
Negative questions in the present continuous tense often express surprise, assumption, or
expectation, implying that the answer might be “yes.”

● Structure: Aren’t/Isn’t/Am I not + subject + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Aren’t you attending the meeting?

 ● Isn’t he coming with us?
● Am I not making myself clear?

Explanation: Use "aren’t" for plural subjects or “I,” “isn’t” for singular subjects, and “am I not” for
“I.” Negative questions imply that the speaker expects a positive answer or is slightly surprised.

6. Subject Questions
Subject questions inquire about the subject itself and typically start with "who" or "what" to ask
who or what is performing the action.

● Structure: Who/What + is/are + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Who is calling right now?

● What is making that noise?

Explanation: Since "who" or "what" functions as the subject in these questions, use the
auxiliary (is/are) directly after the wh-word, followed by the -ing verb form.

7. Object Questions
Object questions inquire about the object of the action rather than the subject. They start with a
wh-word and require the auxiliary verb.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + am/is/are + subject + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● What are you eating?

● Who are they talking to?
● Where is she staying?

Explanation: Object questions use the wh-word, followed by the auxiliary verb and the subject,
and then the -ing form of the main verb.

8. How Questions (Types of Information Questions)

These questions start with "how" and ask for details about the manner, frequency, or extent of
an ongoing action.

● Structure: How + adjective/adverb + am/is/are + subject + verb-ing?

Examples:

● How are you feeling today? (manner)

● How much is he spending on this? (extent)
● How often are they practicing? (frequency)
● How fast is she running?

Explanation: Use “how” with an adverb or adjective to specify details about the action, followed
by the auxiliary verb and -ing verb form.

Summary Table of Structures for Present Continuous Tense Questions:

Question Type Structure Example

Yes/No Questions Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing? Are you listening?

Wh- Questions Wh-word + am/is/are + subject + verb-ing? What are they doing?

Choice Questions Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing + option? Is she writing or typing?

Tag Questions Statement, isn’t/am I/aren’t + subject? You’re coming, aren’t

you?

Negative Aren’t/Isn’t/Am I not + subject + verb-ing? Isn’t he joining us?

Questions

Subject Questions Who/What + is/are + verb-ing? Who is calling?

Object Questions Wh-word + am/is/are + subject + verb-ing? What are you cooking?

How Questions How + adjective + am/is/are + subject + How are they doing?
verb?

By learning these structures, students can effectively ask about ongoing actions and current
situations, enhancing their conversational skills in the present continuous tense.
 Past Continuous Tense Questions
In the past continuous tense, questions are constructed using "was" or "were" as auxiliary
verbs, followed by the subject and the -ing form of the main verb. This tense is often used to ask
about actions that were ongoing at a specific time in the past. Here are the main types of
questions in the past continuous tense:

1. Yes/No Questions
These questions are answered with a simple "yes" or "no" and start with the auxiliary verb
(was/were).

● Structure: Was/Were + subject + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Were you watching TV last night?

● Was she working on the project yesterday?
● Were they planning a surprise?

Explanation: Use "was" with singular subjects (I, he, she, it) and "were" with plural subjects
(you, we, they). The main verb takes the -ing form.

2. Wh- Questions
Wh- questions in the past continuous tense start with question words like "who," "what,"
"where," "when," "why," and "how" to ask for specific information about actions that were
ongoing in the past.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + was/were + subject + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● What were you doing at midnight?

● Where was he going yesterday?
● Why were they laughing during the meeting?
● How was she managing her tasks?

Explanation: Start with the wh-word to specify the information you seek. The auxiliary verb
(was/were) matches the subject, and the main verb ends in -ing.

3. Choice Questions
Choice questions offer two or more options for the listener to choose from.
 ● Structure: Was/Were + subject + verb-ing + (option 1) or (option 2)?

Examples:

● Were you studying or sleeping at that time?

● Was he reading a book or watching a movie?
● Were they cooking dinner or ordering takeout?

Explanation: Use the auxiliary verb (was/were) followed by the subject, then the -ing form of
the verb, and list the options.

4. Tag Questions
Tag questions in the past continuous tense confirm information or seek agreement by adding a
short phrase at the end of the statement.

● Structure: Statement + , wasn’t/weren’t + subject?

Examples:

● You were working late, weren’t you?

● She was studying for her exams, wasn’t she?
● They were enjoying the concert, weren’t they?

Explanation: Tag questions confirm or clarify information. Use “weren’t” after plural subjects
and “wasn’t” after singular ones.

5. Negative Questions
Negative questions in the past continuous tense express surprise, assumption, or confirmation,
often implying that the answer might be “yes.”

● Structure: Wasn’t/Weren’t + subject + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Weren’t you attending the event?

● Wasn’t he coming with us yesterday?
● Weren’t they helping you?

Explanation: Use "wasn’t" for singular subjects and "weren’t" for plural subjects. Negative
questions often imply that the speaker expects a positive answer or is slightly surprised.

6. Subject Questions
Subject questions ask about the subject itself and typically start with "who" or "what" to find out
who or what was performing the action.

● Structure: Who/What + was/were + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Who was calling you yesterday?

● What was causing the noise?

Explanation: Since "who" or "what" functions as the subject in these questions, use the
auxiliary (was/were) directly after the question word, followed by the -ing verb form.

7. Object Questions
Object questions ask about the object of the action rather than the subject. They still start with a
wh-word and require the auxiliary verb.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + was/were + subject + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● What were you discussing in the meeting?

● Who were they talking about?
● Where was she going at that time?

Explanation: Object questions use the wh-word, followed by the auxiliary verb and the subject,
and then the -ing form of the main verb.

8. How Questions (Types of Information Questions)

These questions start with "how" and ask for details about the manner, frequency, or extent of
an ongoing action in the past.

● Structure: How + adjective/adverb + was/were + subject + verb-ing?

Examples:

● How were you feeling during the interview? (manner)

● How much was he spending on that trip? (extent)
● How often were they visiting last year? (frequency)
● How fast was she driving at that time?

Explanation: Use “how” with an adverb or adjective to specify details about the action, followed
by the auxiliary verb and -ing verb form.
Summary Table of Structures for Past Continuous Tense Questions:
Question Type Structure Example

Yes/No Was/Were + subject + verb-ing? Were you studying?

Questions

Wh- Questions Wh-word + was/were + subject + verb-ing? What were they doing?

Choice Was/Were + subject + verb-ing + option? Was she cooking or

Questions cleaning?

Tag Questions Statement, wasn’t/weren’t + subject? He was working late, wasn’t

he?

Negative Wasn’t/Weren’t + subject + verb-ing? Weren’t they joining us?

Questions

Subject Who/What + was/were + verb-ing? Who was calling?

Questions

Object Questions Wh-word + was/were + subject + verb-ing? Where was he going?

How Questions How + adjective + was/were + subject + How were they doing?
verb-ing?

This breakdown should help students understand and effectively ask about past events that
were in progress, using a range of question types in the past continuous tense.

Future Continuous Tense Questions

In the future continuous tense, questions are constructed using "will be" followed by the subject
and the -ing form of the main verb. This tense is used to ask about actions that will be ongoing
at a specific time in the future. Below are the different types of questions in the future
continuous tense:

1. Yes/No Questions
These questions start with "will" and can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no."

● Structure: Will + subject + be + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Will you be attending the conference tomorrow?

● Will she be working late tonight?
● Will they be traveling during the holidays?

Explanation: Use "will" followed by the subject, "be," and the -ing form of the main verb.

2. Wh- Questions
Wh- questions in the future continuous tense start with question words like "who," "what,"
"where," "when," "why," and "how" to ask for specific information about an action that will be in
progress.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + will + subject + be + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● What will you be doing this time tomorrow?

● Where will they be staying next week?
● Why will she be working so late?
● How will you be managing the workload?

Explanation: Start with a wh-word, followed by "will," the subject, "be," and the -ing form of the
main verb.

3. Choice Questions
Choice questions offer two or more options for the listener to choose from.

● Structure: Will + subject + be + verb-ing + (option 1) or (option 2)?

Examples:

● Will you be studying or relaxing this evening?

● Will he be cooking dinner or ordering food?
● Will they be driving or taking a train?

Explanation: Use "will" followed by the subject, "be," and the -ing form of the verb, with options
to choose from.

4. Tag Questions
Tag questions in the future continuous tense confirm information or seek agreement by adding a
short phrase at the end of the statement.

● Structure: Statement + , won’t + subject + be?

Examples:

● You will be joining us for dinner, won’t you?

● She will be presenting tomorrow, won’t she?
● They will be coming to the party, won’t they?

Explanation: Tag questions confirm or clarify information. Use “won’t” in the tag to imply a
positive statement and “will be” for future continuous action.

5. Negative Questions
Negative questions in the future continuous tense often express surprise or assumption, and
they usually imply the speaker expects the answer to be “yes.”

● Structure: Won’t + subject + be + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Won’t you be attending the meeting?

● Won’t he be traveling with us?
● Won’t they be arriving by tomorrow?

Explanation: Use "won’t" followed by the subject, "be," and the -ing form of the main verb.
Negative questions can indicate surprise or expectation of a positive answer.

6. Subject Questions
Subject questions ask about the subject itself and typically start with "who" or "what" to find out
who or what will be performing the action.

● Structure: Who/What + will + be + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Who will be leading the meeting tomorrow?

● What will be happening at that time?

Explanation: Since "who" or "what" functions as the subject in these questions, use "will be"
directly after "who" or "what," followed by the -ing verb form.
7. Object Questions
Object questions ask about the object of the action rather than the subject. They still start with a
wh-word and require the auxiliary "will be."

● Structure: (Wh-word) + will + subject + be + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● What will you be discussing in the meeting?

● Who will they be talking about?
● Where will she be going next week?

Explanation: Object questions use the wh-word, followed by "will," the subject, "be," and the -
ing form of the main verb.

8. How Questions (Types of Information Questions)

These questions start with "how" and ask for details about the manner, frequency, or extent of
an action that will be ongoing in the future.

● Structure: How + adjective/adverb + will + subject + be + verb-ing?

Examples:

● How will you be feeling about the move? (manner)

● How much will he be spending on the trip? (extent)
● How often will they be visiting? (frequency)
● How fast will she be driving?

Explanation: Use “how” with an adverb or adjective to specify details about the action, followed
by "will," the subject, "be," and the -ing verb form.

Summary Table of Structures for Future Continuous Tense Questions:

Question Type Structure Example

Yes/No Will + subject + be + verb-ing? Will you be attending?

Questions

Wh- Questions Wh-word + will + subject + be + verb-ing? What will they be doing?

Choice Questions Will + subject + be + verb-ing + option? Will she be cooking or

cleaning?
 Tag Questions Statement + , won’t + subject + be? You’ll be joining us, won’t
you?

Negative Won’t + subject + be + verb-ing? Won’t he be joining us?

Questions

Subject Who/What + will + be + verb-ing? Who will be leading the

Questions meeting?

Object Questions Wh-word + will + subject + be + verb-ing? Where will he be going?

How Questions How + adjective + will + subject + be + How will they be doing?
verb-ing?

This framework should help students confidently ask about actions that will be in progress at a
specific time in the future, using various types of questions in the future continuous tense.

Present Perfect Tense Questions

In the present perfect tense, questions are constructed using "have" or "has" as auxiliary verbs,
followed by the subject and the past participle of the main verb. This tense is often used to ask
about actions or experiences that have relevance to the present or have recently occurred.
Below are the different types of questions in the present perfect tense:

1. Yes/No Questions
These questions can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no" and begin with "have" or "has."

● Structure: Have/Has + subject + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:

● Have you finished your homework?

● Has she traveled to Japan?
● Have they completed the project?

Explanation: Use "have" with plural subjects (I, you, we, they) and "has" with singular subjects
(he, she, it). The main verb is in the past participle form.
2. Wh- Questions
Wh- questions in the present perfect tense start with question words like "who," "what," "where,"
"when," "why," and "how" to ask for specific information about actions or experiences that are
relevant to the present.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + have/has + subject + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:

● What have you done today?

● Where has he gone?
● Why have they left early?
● How have you managed to do it?

Explanation: Start with the wh-word, followed by "have" or "has," the subject, and the past
participle of the main verb.

3. Choice Questions
Choice questions offer two or more options for the listener to choose from.

● Structure: Have/Has + subject + past participle + (option 1) or (option 2)?

Examples:

● Have you eaten breakfast or skipped it?

● Has she read the book or just watched the movie?
● Have they visited Paris or Rome?

Explanation: Use "have" or "has" followed by the subject, the past participle of the verb, and list
the options.

4. Tag Questions
Tag questions in the present perfect tense confirm information or seek agreement by adding a
short phrase at the end of the statement.

● Structure: Statement + , haven’t/hasn’t + subject?

Examples:

● You have finished the report, haven’t you?

● She has traveled abroad, hasn’t she?
● They have prepared for the exam, haven’t they?
Explanation: Use “haven’t” with plural subjects and “hasn’t” with singular subjects in the tag.
Tag questions confirm or clarify information.

5. Negative Questions
Negative questions in the present perfect tense often express surprise, assumption, or seek
confirmation, implying that the speaker expects the answer to be “yes.”

● Structure: Haven’t/Hasn’t + subject + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:

● Haven’t you completed the assignment?

● Hasn’t he applied for the job?
● Haven’t they arrived yet?

Explanation: Use "haven’t" with plural subjects and "hasn’t" with singular subjects. Negative
questions are often used to imply expectation or slight surprise.

6. Subject Questions
Subject questions ask about the subject itself and typically start with "who" or "what" to find out
who or what performed the action.

● Structure: Who/What + has/have + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:

● Who has taken my book?

● What has caused this problem?

Explanation: Since "who" or "what" functions as the subject in these questions, use "has" for
singular and "have" for plural forms, directly followed by the past participle of the main verb.

7. Object Questions
Object questions ask about the object of the action rather than the subject. They still start with a
wh-word and require the auxiliary "have/has."

● Structure: (Wh-word) + have/has + subject + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:

● What have you eaten today?

 ● Who have they invited to the event?
● Where has she traveled this year?

Explanation: Object questions use the wh-word, followed by "have" or "has," the subject, and
the past participle of the main verb.

8. How Questions (Types of Information Questions)

These questions start with "how" and ask for details about the manner, frequency, or extent of
an action or experience relevant to the present.

● Structure: How + adjective/adverb + have/has + subject + past participle?

Examples:

● How have you been managing work and study? (manner)

● How much has he spent on his travels? (extent)
● How often have they visited this place? (frequency)
● How well has she performed in the exam?

Explanation: Use “how” with an adverb or adjective to specify details about the action, followed
by "have" or "has" and the past participle of the main verb.

Summary Table of Structures for Present Perfect Tense Questions:

Question Type Structure Example

Yes/No Have/Has + subject + past participle? Have you finished?

Questions

Wh- Questions Wh-word + have/has + subject + past What have you done?
participle?

Choice Have/Has + subject + past participle + Have you eaten or skipped

Questions option? breakfast?

Tag Questions Statement + , haven’t/hasn’t + subject? She has studied, hasn’t she?

Negative Haven’t/Hasn’t + subject + past participle? Hasn’t he applied for the job?
Questions

Subject Who/What + has/have + past participle? Who has taken it?

Questions

Object Wh-word + have/has + subject + past Where have you gone?

 Questions participle?

How Questions How + adjective + have/has + subject + How well has she
past participle? performed?

This detailed breakdown should help students understand how to ask questions in the present
perfect tense, covering a wide range of question types for actions or experiences relevant to the
present.

Past Perfect Tense Questions

In the past perfect tense, questions are constructed using "had" as the auxiliary verb, followed
by the subject and the past participle of the main verb. This tense is typically used to ask about
actions that were completed before another action or point in the past. Here’s a breakdown of
the different types of questions in the past perfect tense:

1. Yes/No Questions
These questions can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no" and begin with "had."

● Structure: Had + subject + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:

● Had you finished your work before the meeting started?

● Had she eaten before going out?
● Had they left before the rain started?

Explanation: Use "had" followed by the subject and the past participle form of the main verb.

2. Wh- Questions
Wh- questions in the past perfect tense start with question words like "who," "what," "where,"
"when," "why," and "how" to ask for specific information about actions completed before a
certain past moment.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + had + subject + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:
 ● What had you done before you left?
● Where had she gone before you arrived?
● Why had they canceled the meeting?
● How had he prepared for the presentation?

Explanation: Start with the wh-word, followed by "had," the subject, and the past participle of
the main verb.

3. Choice Questions
Choice questions offer two or more options for the listener to choose from.

● Structure: Had + subject + past participle + (option 1) or (option 2)?

Examples:

● Had you studied for the exam or skipped it?

● Had she gone to the store or stayed home?
● Had they invited her to the party or ignored her?

Explanation: Use "had" followed by the subject, the past participle of the verb, and then the
options.

4. Tag Questions
Tag questions in the past perfect tense confirm information or seek agreement by adding a
short phrase at the end of the statement.

● Structure: Statement + , hadn’t + subject?

Examples:

● You had finished the report, hadn’t you?

● She had left early, hadn’t she?
● They had prepared the room, hadn’t they?

Explanation: Use “hadn’t” in the tag to confirm information. Tag questions are a way to seek
agreement or confirmation.

5. Negative Questions
Negative questions in the past perfect tense often express surprise, assumption, or a polite
request for confirmation, implying that the speaker expects the answer to be “yes.”
 ● Structure: Hadn’t + subject + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:

● Hadn’t you finished your homework before dinner?

● Hadn’t he called before the party started?
● Hadn’t they arrived by the time the movie started?

Explanation: Use "hadn’t" followed by the subject and the past participle of the main verb.
Negative questions often imply a sense of expectation.

6. Subject Questions
Subject questions ask about the subject itself and typically start with "who" or "what" to find out
who or what performed the action.

● Structure: Who/What + had + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:

● Who had taken my book?

● What had caused the delay?

Explanation: "Who" or "what" functions as the subject, followed by "had" and the past participle
of the main verb.

7. Object Questions
Object questions ask about the object of the action rather than the subject. They still start with a
wh-word and require the auxiliary "had."

● Structure: (Wh-word) + had + subject + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:

● What had you eaten before you got sick?

● Who had they hired for the position?
● Where had she traveled before moving here?

Explanation: Object questions use the wh-word, followed by "had," the subject, and the past
participle of the main verb.

8. How Questions (Types of Information Questions)

These questions start with "how" and ask for details about the manner, frequency, or extent of
an action completed before a certain point in the past.

● Structure: How + adjective/adverb + had + subject + past participle?

Examples:

● How had you managed to finish so quickly? (manner)

● How much had he saved by the end of the year? (extent)
● How often had they visited that place before moving? (frequency)
● How well had she prepared for the interview?

Explanation: Use “how” with an adverb or adjective to specify details about the action, followed
by "had" and the past participle of the main verb.

Summary Table of Structures for Past Perfect Tense Questions:

Question Type Structure Example

Yes/No Had + subject + past participle? Had you eaten?

Questions

Wh- Questions Wh-word + had + subject + past What had you done?
participle?

Choice Had + subject + past participle + option? Had you studied or skipped
Questions it?

Tag Questions Statement + , hadn’t + subject? She had left, hadn’t she?

Negative Hadn’t + subject + past participle? Hadn’t they called before

Questions leaving?

Subject Who/What + had + past participle? Who had taken it?

Questions

Object Questions Wh-word + had + subject + past Where had you gone?
participle?

How Questions How + adjective + had + subject + past How well had she prepared?
participle?

This breakdown provides a comprehensive guide to forming different types of questions in the
past perfect tense, focusing on actions that were completed before another point in the past.
 Future Perfect Tense Questions
In the future perfect tense, questions are structured using "will have" as auxiliary verbs, followed
by the subject and the past participle of the main verb. This tense is commonly used to ask
about actions that will be completed by a certain point in the future. Here’s a breakdown of
different types of questions in the future perfect tense:

1. Yes/No Questions
These questions can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no" and begin with "will."

● Structure: Will + subject + have + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:

● Will you have finished the report by tomorrow?

● Will she have left by noon?
● Will they have completed the project by the deadline?

Explanation: Start with "will," followed by the subject, "have," and the past participle of the main
verb.

2. Wh- Questions
Wh- questions in the future perfect tense start with question words like "who," "what," "where,"
"when," "why," and "how" to ask for specific information about actions that will be completed by
a future time.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + will + subject + have + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:

● What will you have done by the end of the day?

● Where will she have gone by tomorrow morning?
● Why will they have finished so early?
● How will he have managed to complete it?

Explanation: Begin with the wh-word, followed by "will," the subject, "have," and the past
participle of the main verb.
3. Choice Questions
Choice questions offer two or more options for the listener to choose from.

● Structure: Will + subject + have + past participle + (option 1) or (option 2)?

Examples:

● Will you have submitted the assignment or missed the deadline?

● Will she have prepared for the presentation or just gone with the basics?
● Will they have completed the training or postponed it?

Explanation: Use "will" followed by the subject, "have," the past participle of the verb, and list
the options.

4. Tag Questions
Tag questions in the future perfect tense confirm information or seek agreement by adding a
short phrase at the end of the statement.

● Structure: Statement + , won’t + subject + have?

Examples:

● You will have completed the project, won’t you?

● She will have left by then, won’t she?
● They will have packed everything, won’t they?

Explanation: Use “won’t” in the tag to confirm information. Tag questions in the future perfect
tense verify or confirm an expected action.

5. Negative Questions
Negative questions in the future perfect tense often express surprise, expectation, or a polite
request for confirmation, suggesting the speaker expects a “yes” answer.

● Structure: Won’t + subject + have + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:

● Won’t you have finished by tomorrow?

● Won’t she have arrived by 6 pm?
● Won’t they have left by the time we get there?

Explanation: Start with "won’t," followed by the subject, "have," and the past participle of the
main verb. Negative questions often imply a sense of expectation.
6. Subject Questions
Subject questions ask about the subject itself and typically start with "who" or "what" to find out
who or what will perform the action by a future time.

● Structure: Who/What + will + have + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:

● Who will have completed the task by then?

● What will have caused the delay?

Explanation: Since "who" or "what" functions as the subject, they’re followed by "will have" and
the past participle of the main verb.

7. Object Questions
Object questions ask about the object of the action rather than the subject. They still start with a
wh-word and require "will have."

● Structure: (Wh-word) + will + subject + have + past participle + object/complement?

Examples:

● What will you have achieved by the end of the course?

● Who will they have invited to the event?
● Where will she have traveled by next month?

Explanation: Object questions use the wh-word, followed by "will," the subject, "have," and the
past participle of the main verb.

8. How Questions (Types of Information Questions)

These questions start with "how" and ask for details about the manner, extent, or frequency of
an action that will be completed by a specific point in the future.

● Structure: How + adjective/adverb + will + subject + have + past participle?

Examples:

● How will you have managed to complete it so quickly? (manner)

● How much will they have saved by the end of the year? (extent)
● How often will they have visited by then? (frequency)
● How well will she have prepared for the meeting?
Explanation: Use “how” with an adverb or adjective to specify details about the action, followed
by "will," "have," and the past participle of the main verb.

Summary Table of Structures for Future Perfect Tense Questions:

Question Type Structure Example

Yes/No Will + subject + have + past participle? Will you have eaten?
Questions

Wh- Questions Wh-word + will + subject + have + past What will you have done?
participle?

Choice Will + subject + have + past participle + Will you have studied or
Questions option? rested?

Tag Questions Statement + , won’t + subject + have? She will have left, won’t she?

Negative Won’t + subject + have + past participle? Won’t you have called before
Questions leaving?

Subject Who/What + will + have + past participle? Who will have completed it?
Questions

Object Wh-word + will + subject + have + past Where will you have gone?
Questions participle?

How Questions How + adjective + will + subject + have + How well will she have
past participle? prepared?

This detailed guide to forming questions in the future perfect tense covers various types of
questions for actions expected to be completed by a future time.

Present Perfect Continuous Tense Questions

In the present perfect continuous tense, questions are structured using "have/has been" along
with the present participle (verb + -ing) of the main verb. This tense is used to ask about actions
that started in the past and are still ongoing or have recently ended, often with emphasis on
duration. Here’s a detailed guide to forming different types of questions in the present perfect
continuous tense:
1. Yes/No Questions
These questions can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no" and begin with "have" or "has."

● Structure: Have/Has + subject + been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Have you been studying for the exam?

● Has she been working here for long?
● Have they been practicing for the match?

Explanation: Start with "have" or "has," followed by the subject, "been," and the verb with "-
ing."

2. Wh- Questions
Wh- questions in the present perfect continuous tense start with question words like "who,"
"what," "where," "when," "why," and "how" to ask for specific information about ongoing actions.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + have/has + subject + been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● What have you been doing lately?

● Where has she been living since last year?
● Why have they been arguing?

Explanation: Begin with the wh-word, followed by "have/has," the subject, "been," and the verb
with "-ing."

3. Choice Questions
Choice questions offer two or more options for the listener to choose from.

● Structure: Have/Has + subject + been + verb-ing + (option 1) or (option 2)?

Examples:

● Have you been studying or relaxing today?

● Has he been working or taking a break?
● Have they been preparing for the event or planning something else?
Explanation: Use "have/has" followed by the subject, "been," and the verb with "-ing," followed
by the options.

4. Tag Questions
Tag questions in the present perfect continuous tense confirm information or seek agreement by
adding a short phrase at the end of the statement.

● Structure: Statement + , haven’t/hasn’t + subject + been?

Examples:

● You have been studying a lot, haven’t you?

● She has been working hard, hasn’t she?
● They have been training daily, haven’t they?

Explanation: Use “haven’t” or “hasn’t” in the tag to confirm information. Tag questions verify an
assumption or seek agreement.

5. Negative Questions
Negative questions in the present perfect continuous tense often express surprise, expectation,
or polite inquiry, assuming the answer might be “yes.”

● Structure: Haven’t/Hasn’t + subject + been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Haven’t you been working on this project?

● Hasn’t he been attending the meetings?
● Haven’t they been practicing?

Explanation: Start with "haven’t" or "hasn’t," followed by the subject, "been," and the verb with
"-ing." Negative questions often imply an assumption.

6. Subject Questions
Subject questions ask about the subject itself and typically start with "who" or "what" to find out
who or what has been performing the action.

● Structure: Who/What + has + been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:
 ● Who has been using my computer?
● What has been causing this noise?

Explanation: "Who" or "what" functions as the subject, followed by "has been" and the verb
with "-ing."

7. Object Questions
Object questions ask about the object of the action rather than the subject. They still start with a
wh-word and use "have/has been."

● Structure: (Wh-word) + have/has + subject + been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● What have you been reading these days?

● Who has she been meeting recently?
● Where have they been traveling?

Explanation: Object questions start with a wh-word, followed by "have/has," the subject,
"been," and the verb with "-ing."

8. How Questions (Types of Information Questions)

These questions start with "how" to inquire about the manner, frequency, or extent of an
ongoing action.

● Structure: How + adjective/adverb + have/has + subject + been + verb-ing?

Examples:

● How have you been managing your time?

● How much have they been earning from this job? (extent)
● How often has he been visiting? (frequency)
● How well has she been doing in her studies?

Explanation: Use "how" with an adverb or adjective to inquire about specifics related to the
action, followed by "have/has," "been," and the verb with "-ing."

Summary Table of Structures for Present Perfect Continuous Tense

Questions:
Question Type Structure Example
 Yes/No Have/Has + subject + been + verb-ing? Have you been eating?
Questions

Wh- Questions Wh-word + have/has + subject + been + What have you been doing?
verb-ing?

Choice Have/Has + subject + been + verb-ing + Have you been reading or

Questions option? resting?

Tag Questions Statement + , haven’t/hasn’t + subject + She has been cooking,

been? hasn’t she?

Negative Haven’t/Hasn’t + subject + been + verb-ing? Haven’t you been studying?

Questions

Subject Who/What + has + been + verb-ing? Who has been calling?

Questions

Object Wh-word + have/has + subject + been + What have you been

Questions verb-ing? reading?

How Questions How + adjective + have/has + subject + How well have you been
been + verb-ing? managing?

This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of forming questions in the present perfect
continuous tense, ideal for asking about actions that started in the past and are ongoing in the
present, often emphasizing duration or frequency.

Past Perfect Continuous Tense Questions

In the past perfect continuous tense, questions are structured using "had been" with the present
participle (verb + -ing) of the main verb. This tense is used to ask about actions that had been
happening over a period of time before another action or point in the past. Here’s a detailed
guide to forming different types of questions in the past perfect continuous tense:

1. Yes/No Questions
These questions start with "had" and can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no."

● Structure: Had + subject + been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Had you been studying for long before the test started?
● Had she been working at the company for years before she left?
 ● Had they been practicing regularly before the tournament?

Explanation: Start with "had," followed by the subject, "been," and the verb with "-ing."

2. Wh- Questions
Wh- questions in the past perfect continuous tense start with question words like "who," "what,"
"where," "when," "why," and "how" to ask for specific information about actions that were
ongoing before a certain point in the past.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + had + subject + been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● What had you been doing before I arrived?

● Where had she been living before moving here?
● Why had they been arguing before the teacher stepped in?

Explanation: Begin with the wh-word, followed by "had," the subject, "been," and the verb with
"-ing."

3. Choice Questions
Choice questions offer two or more options for the listener to choose from.

● Structure: Had + subject + been + verb-ing + (option 1) or (option 2)?

Examples:

● Had you been studying or working before the call?

● Had he been saving or spending his money before he went broke?
● Had they been preparing for the event or handling other work?

Explanation: Use "had" followed by the subject, "been," the verb with "-ing," and list the
options.

4. Tag Questions
Tag questions in the past perfect continuous tense confirm information or seek agreement by
adding a short phrase at the end of the statement.

● Structure: Statement + , hadn’t + subject + been?

Examples:
 ● You had been studying for hours, hadn’t you?
● She had been working overtime, hadn’t she?
● They had been practicing daily, hadn’t they?

Explanation: Use “hadn’t” in the tag to confirm information. Tag questions in this tense verify or
confirm an expectation.

5. Negative Questions
Negative questions in the past perfect continuous tense often express surprise, expectation, or
polite inquiry, assuming the answer might be “yes.”

● Structure: Hadn’t + subject + been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Hadn’t you been working on this project?

● Hadn’t he been attending classes before he quit?
● Hadn’t they been practicing for the event?

Explanation: Start with "hadn’t," followed by the subject, "been," and the verb with "-ing."
Negative questions often imply an expectation or assumption.

6. Subject Questions
Subject questions ask about the subject itself and typically start with "who" or "what" to find out
who or what had been performing the action.

● Structure: Who/What + had + been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Who had been using the computer before it crashed?

● What had been causing the noise before it stopped?

Explanation: "Who" or "what" functions as the subject, followed by "had been" and the verb
with "-ing."

7. Object Questions
Object questions ask about the object of the action rather than the subject. They still start with a
wh-word and require "had been."

● Structure: (Wh-word) + had + subject + been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● What had you been reading before I interrupted?

● Who had she been meeting regularly?
● Where had they been traveling before they settled?

Explanation: Object questions use the wh-word, followed by "had," the subject, "been," and the
verb with "-ing."

8. How Questions (Types of Information Questions)

These questions start with "how" to inquire about the manner, frequency, or extent of an action
that had been ongoing up to a point in the past.

● Structure: How + adjective/adverb + had + subject + been + verb-ing?

Examples:

● How had you been managing your time before the deadline?
● How much had they been earning from the job before they quit? (extent)
● How often had he been visiting before he moved away? (frequency)
● How well had she been performing in her role?

Explanation: Use "how" with an adverb or adjective to specify details about the action, followed
by "had," "been," and the verb with "-ing."

Summary Table of Structures for Past Perfect Continuous Tense

Questions:
Question Type Structure Example

Yes/No Had + subject + been + verb-ing? Had you been working?

Questions

Wh- Questions Wh-word + had + subject + been + verb- What had you been doing?
ing?

Choice Had + subject + been + verb-ing + option? Had you been reading or
Questions studying?

Tag Questions Statement + , hadn’t + subject + been? He had been reading, hadn’t
he?

Negative Hadn’t + subject + been + verb-ing? Hadn’t you been studying?

Questions
 Subject Who/What + had + been + verb-ing? Who had been calling?
Questions

Object Questions Wh-word + had + subject + been + verb- What had you been reading?
ing?

How Questions How + adjective + had + subject + been + How well had you been
verb-ing? managing?

This guide covers various types of questions in the past perfect continuous tense, ideal for
asking about actions that had been in progress up until another past moment.

Future Perfect Continuous Tense Questions

In the future perfect continuous tense, questions are structured with "will have been" along with
the present participle (verb + -ing). This tense is used to ask about actions that will have been
ongoing for a specific duration by a certain point in the future. Here’s a detailed guide to forming
different types of questions in the future perfect continuous tense:

1. Yes/No Questions
These questions begin with "will" and can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no."

● Structure: Will + subject + have been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Will you have been working here for five years by next month?
● Will she have been studying for hours by the time we arrive?
● Will they have been practicing for the competition all day?

Explanation: Start with "will," followed by the subject, "have been," and the verb with "-ing."

2. Wh- Questions
Wh- questions in the future perfect continuous tense start with question words like "who,"
"what," "where," "when," "why," and "how" to ask for specific information about actions that will
have been ongoing up to a certain point in the future.

● Structure: (Wh-word) + will + subject + have been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● What will you have been doing for the past two hours?
● Where will she have been working for the past year?
● Why will they have been traveling for so long?

Explanation: Begin with the wh-word, followed by "will," the subject, "have been," and the verb
with "-ing."

3. Choice Questions
Choice questions offer two or more options for the listener to choose from.

● Structure: Will + subject + have been + verb-ing + (option 1) or (option 2)?

Examples:

● Will you have been studying or working by this time tomorrow?

● Will he have been saving or spending his earnings?
● Will they have been preparing for the event or organizing it?

Explanation: Use "will," followed by the subject, "have been," the verb with "-ing," and then the
options.

4. Tag Questions
Tag questions in the future perfect continuous tense confirm information or seek agreement by
adding a short phrase at the end of the statement.

● Structure: Statement + , won’t + subject + have been?

Examples:

● You will have been studying for hours, won’t you?

● She will have been working here for a decade, won’t she?
● They will have been practicing daily, won’t they?

Explanation: Use “won’t” in the tag to confirm information or seek agreement.

5. Negative Questions
Negative questions in the future perfect continuous tense often express surprise or polite
inquiry, assuming the answer might be “yes.”

● Structure: Won’t + subject + have been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Won’t you have been working here for five years by then?
● Won’t he have been studying for long by the time I arrive?
● Won’t they have been preparing for months?

Explanation: Start with "won’t," followed by the subject, "have been," and the verb with "-ing."
Negative questions often imply an assumption.

6. Subject Questions
Subject questions ask about the subject itself and typically start with "who" or "what" to find out
who or what will have been performing the action.

● Structure: Who/What + will + have been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● Who will have been leading the project by next month?

● What will have been causing the delay by then?

Explanation: "Who" or "what" functions as the subject, followed by "will have been" and the
verb with "-ing."

7. Object Questions
Object questions ask about the object of the action rather than the subject. They still start with a
wh-word and use "will have been."

● Structure: (Wh-word) + will + subject + have been + verb-ing + object/complement?

Examples:

● What will you have been studying by next year?

● Who will she have been meeting regularly by then?
● Where will they have been traveling by the end of the month?

Explanation: Object questions use the wh-word, followed by "will," the subject, "have been,"
and the verb with "-ing."
8. How Questions (Types of Information Questions)
These questions start with "how" to inquire about the manner, frequency, or extent of an action
that will have been ongoing up to a future point.

● Structure: How + adjective/adverb + will + subject + have been + verb-ing?

Examples:

● How will you have been managing your time by then?

● How much will they have been earning from this project by next year? (extent)
● How often will he have been visiting by then? (frequency)
● How well will she have been performing in her new role?

Explanation: Use "how" with an adverb or adjective to specify details about the action, followed
by "will," "have been," and the verb with "-ing."

Summary Table of Structures for Future Perfect Continuous Tense

Questions:
Question Type Structure Example

Yes/No Will + subject + have been + verb-ing? Will you have been studying?
Questions

Wh- Questions Wh-word + will + subject + have been + What will you have been
verb-ing? doing?

Choice Will + subject + have been + verb-ing + Will you have been studying or
Questions option? working?

Tag Questions Statement + , won’t + subject + have She will have been reading,
been? won’t she?

Negative Won’t + subject + have been + verb-ing? Won’t you have been working?
Questions

Subject Who/What + will + have been + verb-ing? Who will have been calling?
Questions

Object Wh-word + will + subject + have been + What will you have been
Questions verb-ing? reading?

How Questions How + adjective + will + subject + have How well will you have been
been + verb-ing? managing?
This guide covers the formation of questions in the future perfect continuous tense, which is
ideal for asking about actions that will have been in progress for a certain duration at a future
time.