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- How do you form a question in Spanish?

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1. Invert the subject and verb: In Spanish, the order of the subject and verb is often reversed in questions. For example, "Tú hablas español" * You speak Spanish* becomes "¿Hablas tú español?" *Do you speak Spanish?*.
2. Use question marks: Unlike English, Spanish requires the use of question marks at the beginning and end of a question. So, "¿Hablas tú español?" *Do you speak Spanish?* is the correct way to write the question.
3. Use question words: If you want to ask a question using question words like
"who," "what," "when," "where," "why," or
"how," you simply place the question word at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the inverted subject and verb.
For example, "¿Dónde vives?" *Where do you live?*, "¿Qué haces?" *What are you doing?*, or "¿Cuándo llegas?" *When do you arrive?*. 4. Use intonation: In Spanish, rising intonation at the end of a sentence indicates that it is a question. So, even if the word order is not inverted, you can still form a question by using a rising intonation in your voice.
Remember, these are general guidelines, and there may be exceptions in certain cases. However, following these steps will help you form questions in Spanish effectively. Keep practicing to become more confident in asking questions in Spanish. ¡Buena suerte! *Good luck!*
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