Discuss Natural Forces

  • 1 TRY OUT LANGUAGE

  • 2 LEARN GRAMMAR

  • 3 APPLY ON YOUR OWN

Ask and Answer Questions

Many people experience the destructive forces of nature. Strong winds can knock down a tree, or heavy rains can flood a house. What powerful forces of nature do you know about? Write your ideas in a web.

Idea Web

Idea Web

Work with a group to learn more about one of the forces in the Idea Web. Write questions to ask another group about the forces of nature they are studying. Take turns asking and answering questions with another group.

How to Ask and Answer Questions

  • 1. You can use the words Do or Does to start a question.

  • 2. You can answer a Do or Does question with Yes or No.

  • 3. You can also give a short or long answer to a Do or Does question.

Do you live near the coast?

No, I don’t live by the water.

Use Correct Pronouns

When you ask and answer a question, use the correct pronoun. The subject pronoun in an answer often refers to a noun in the question.

Question:Does California have a lot of tornadoes?
Answer:No, it doesn’t.
Question:Do your parents buy extra food before a blizzard?
Answer:Yes, they do.