Put "am", "is", or "are" first to make a question. The be verb changes depending on the subject just like when you make a sentence.

Be verb + subject + adjective/noun?

• Is it good?
• Are you a writer?
• Is he nice?
• Are Bill and Erin married?
• Are they engineers?

These are yes/no questions. The answer will always be yes or no.

A) Is it good?
B) Yes, it is good. / No, it is not good.

A) Is he a writer?
B) Yes, he is. / No, he isn't.

When you answer yes/no questions in English, you can use long or short answers. Take a look at the possible answers to these questions.

Are you a doctor?

• Yes, I am a doctor.
• Yes, I am.
• Yes.

Is he happy?

• No, he is not happy.
• No, he is not.
• No.

Example Questions

• Am I a good friend?
• Am I a bad boyfriend?


• Are you tired?
• Are you ready?
• Are you a saleswoman?
• Are you married?


• Are you and I friends?
• Are we boyfriend and girlfriend?
• Are we late?
• Are we the winners?


• Is Tim a writer?
• Is he a father?
• Is he angry at me?
• Is Josh sick today?


• Is Mary a nurse or a doctor?
• Is she a good worker?
• Is Tina interested in art?
• Is she crazy?


• Is that a shark?
• Is it water or vodka?
• Is it good?
• Is it ready to eat?


• Are Tim and Sue married?
• Are they sisters?
• Are the animals happy in the zoo?
• Are they okay?
• Are the cookies delicious?
• Are these books interesting?

English Conversation 1

A) Are you hungry?
B) Yes, I am. I am also tired.
A) I am very hungry. Let's eat something.
B) That is a good idea. Then, let's relax.

English Conversation 2

A) Are you prepared for your job interview?
B) No, I am not prepared. I am very nervous.
A) Is it a good company?
B) Yes, it is. I really want to get this job.

You can practice speaking English by finishing the questions below and then practice making your own questions. It is a great and simple way to learn English.

Tip: Say the questions aloud. This will help you practice speaking English and improve your English fluency.

Are you _______________?
Are they _______________?
Are people in your country _______________?
Is your family _______________?
Is your boss _______________?
Is the book _______________?
Is your job _______________?
Is your hometown _______________?
Is this food _______________?