UP Board Solutions Class 9 English Chapter 7 Interrogative Sentences

Solved Exercises Based On Text Book

Exercise 1

Frame questions to get each of the following answers. Study the examples :

Examples:

Question I. Answer: Yes, I am a compounder.
Question: Are you a compounder?
In simple words: This example shows how to form a yes/no question from an affirmative statement by inverting the subject and the auxiliary verb.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to the auxiliary verb and subject-verb inversion when framing yes/no questions from statements.

Question II. Answer: No, the examinations haven't begun yet.
Question: Have the examinations begun?
In simple words: This example demonstrates how to create an interrogative sentence from a negative statement, focusing on the action's status.

🎯 Exam Tip: For negative answers, the question often seeks to confirm the positive status of the event.

Questions.

Question 1. Yes, the children are playing in the shade of a tree.
Answer: Are the children playing in the shade of a tree?
In simple words: The statement indicates an ongoing action; the question confirms this action by using the auxiliary verb "are" at the beginning.

🎯 Exam Tip: When the statement uses 'is/am/are' + -ing, form the question by putting 'is/am/are' before the subject.

Question 2. No, that man cannot see without glasses.
Answer: Can that man see without glasses?
In simple words: The statement describes a man's inability; the question seeks to verify if he possesses the ability to see without glasses.

🎯 Exam Tip: For statements with modal verbs like 'can', form the question by placing the modal verb before the subject.

Question 3. Yes, he is dishonest.
Answer: Is he dishonest?
In simple words: The statement asserts a characteristic; the question asks to confirm this characteristic.

🎯 Exam Tip: If the statement uses 'is', 'am', or 'are' as the main verb, simply move it to the front of the sentence to form a question.

Question 4. No, the fan is not working.
Answer: Is the fan working?
In simple words: The statement indicates a fan's non-functionality; the question asks to verify if the fan is working.

🎯 Exam Tip: For negative statements, frame the question in the positive form to ask about the state being denied.

Question 5. Yes, you may go.
Answer: May I go?
In simple words: The statement grants permission; the question is a polite request for that permission.

🎯 Exam Tip: When the answer involves "you may", the question often involves "May I" as a request for permission.

Question 6. No, they needn't come on Sunday.
Answer: Do they need to come on Sunday?
In simple words: The statement indicates no necessity for an action; the question inquires about the necessity of that action.

🎯 Exam Tip: For statements using "needn't" or "do not need to", the corresponding question will typically use "Do they need to...?".

Question 7. Yes, it has been raining since morning .
Answer: Has it been raining since morning?
In simple words: The statement confirms continuous rain; the question seeks to verify if it has been raining continuously since a specific time.

🎯 Exam Tip: In present perfect continuous tense, form the question by placing "Has/Have" before the subject.

Question 8. No, this news can't be wrong.
Answer: Can this news be wrong?
In simple words: The statement asserts the correctness of news; the question probes the possibility of the news being incorrect.

🎯 Exam Tip: When a statement uses 'cannot' or 'can't', the question is formed by placing 'Can' before the subject.

(B)

Question 1. Yes, we have sent the report to the Principal.
Answer: Have we sent the report to the Principal?
In simple words: The statement confirms an action completed; the question asks for verification of that action.

🎯 Exam Tip: For statements in the present perfect tense (have/has + past participle), form the question by placing "Have/Has" before the subject.

Question 2. Yes, he must see the doctor immediately.
Answer: Must he see the doctor immediately?
In simple words: The statement expresses an obligation; the question confirms whether this obligation exists.

🎯 Exam Tip: When a statement uses the modal verb 'must', the question is formed by placing 'Must' before the subject.

Question 3. No, he will not be in Agra next week.
Answer: Will he not be in Agra next week?
In simple words: The statement predicts a person's absence from a location; the question seeks to confirm this prediction.

🎯 Exam Tip: For future tense statements with 'will not', the question is formed by placing 'Will' before the subject and keeping 'not' after it for a negative interrogative.

Question 4. Yes, the students are sitting in the class.
Answer: Are the students sitting in the class?
In simple words: The statement describes the current location and activity of students; the question confirms this situation.

🎯 Exam Tip: In present continuous tense, move the auxiliary verb 'are' to the beginning of the sentence to form a question.

Question 5. Yes, the train has already arrived.
Answer: Has the train already arrived?
In simple words: The statement confirms the train's arrival; the question asks for verification of this event.

🎯 Exam Tip: For statements in the present perfect tense, form the question by placing 'Has' before the subject.

Question 6. No, he has no house in this village.
Answer: Has he no house in the village?
In simple words: The statement denies possession of a house; the question seeks to confirm this lack of possession.

🎯 Exam Tip: When "has no" implies a negative state of possession, the question can be formed as "Has he no...?" to confirm that state.

Question 7. Yes, the trains are running to time these days.
Answer: Are the trains running to time these days?
In simple words: The statement confirms that trains are punctual; the question asks to verify their timeliness.

🎯 Exam Tip: For statements using 'are' with an ongoing action, place 'Are' before the subject to form a question.

Question 8. No, the old man had no one to look after him.
Answer: Had the old man no one to look after him?
In simple words: The statement indicates a lack of care for the old man; the question confirms this specific absence of support.

🎯 Exam Tip: When "had no" signifies a past lack of something, the question can be formed as "Had he no...?" to confirm that past state.

Question 9. Yes, we must call off the strike.
Answer: Must we call off the strike?
In simple words: The statement expresses a necessity to cancel the strike; the question seeks confirmation of this necessity.

🎯 Exam Tip: For statements with the modal verb 'must', form the question by placing 'Must' before the subject.

Question 10. Yes, I can afford to have a car.
Answer: Can I afford to have a car?
In simple words: The statement confirms financial ability to own a car; the question asks to verify this ability.

🎯 Exam Tip: When a statement uses the modal verb 'can', the question is formed by placing 'Can' before the subject.

Exercise 2

Change each of the following statements into a question with the help of the auxiliary do does/ did. Study the examples.

Examples:

Question I. Statement : The carpenter makes the furniture.
Question: Does the carpenter make the furniture?
In simple words: This example shows how to form a question for a simple present tense statement by using 'Does' because the subject is singular.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'does' for singular subjects in simple present tense questions, and ensure the main verb returns to its base form.

Question II. Statement : Raju felt sorry for his mistake.
Question: Did Raju feel sorry for his mistake?
In simple words: This example demonstrates how to form a question for a simple past tense statement by using 'Did' and changing the main verb to its base form.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'did' for all subjects in simple past tense questions, and always use the base form of the main verb after 'did'.

Questions.

Question 1. We want to play a match.
Answer: Do we want to play a match?
In simple words: This statement expresses a desire; the question uses 'Do' as an auxiliary verb to ask about this desire, as the statement is in simple present tense with a plural subject.

🎯 Exam Tip: For simple present tense statements with plural subjects or 'I/you', use 'Do' at the beginning of the question.

Question 2. The cat drank all the milk.
Answer: Did the cat drink all the milk?
In simple words: The statement describes a past action; the question uses 'Did' as an auxiliary verb to inquire about this action, with the main verb returning to its base form.

🎯 Exam Tip: For simple past tense statements, use 'Did' at the beginning of the question and the base form of the main verb.

Question 3. Our soldiers fought bravely.
Answer: Did our soldiers fight bravely?
In simple words: The statement describes a past action; the question uses 'Did' to ask about this action, changing 'fought' back to 'fight'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always revert the main verb to its base form when using 'Did' to form a question in the past tense.

Question 4. You pay your fee regularly.
Answer: Do you pay your fee regularly?
In simple words: The statement describes a habitual action; the question uses 'Do' to inquire about this regular action.

🎯 Exam Tip: For simple present tense statements with 'you', 'Do' is the correct auxiliary verb to form a question.

Question 5. These flowers smell sweet.
Answer: Do these flowers smell sweet?
In simple words: The statement describes a characteristic of the flowers; the question uses 'Do' to confirm this characteristic, as the subject "flowers" is plural.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to use 'Do' for plural subjects in simple present tense questions, ensuring the verb remains in its base form.

Question 6. They spent their holidays in Kashmir.
Answer: Did they spend their holidays in Kashmir?
In simple words: The statement describes a past event; the question uses 'Did' to ask about this event, changing 'spent' to its base form 'spend'.

🎯 Exam Tip: For past tense verbs like 'spent', always use 'Did' and the base form of the verb ('spend') in the question.

Question 7. Snakes live in holes.
Answer: Do snakes live in holes?
In simple words: The statement describes a general fact about snakes; the question uses 'Do' to confirm this fact, as "snakes" is a plural subject.

🎯 Exam Tip: For general truths or habits with plural subjects, use 'Do' to form a question in the simple present tense.

Question 8. Hot winds blow in summer.
Answer: Do hot winds blow in summer?
In simple words: The statement describes a seasonal phenomenon; the question uses 'Do' to confirm this phenomenon, as "winds" is plural.

🎯 Exam Tip: For statements describing recurring natural events with plural subjects, use 'Do' to create the interrogative form.

Question 9. This pen costs ten rupees.
Answer: Does this pen cost ten rupees?
In simple words: The statement gives the price of a pen; the question uses 'Does' to ask about this price, as "pen" is a singular subject.

🎯 Exam Tip: For singular subjects in simple present tense statements, use 'Does' to form the question and keep the main verb in its base form.

Question 10. All express trains stop at Allahabad.
Answer: Do all express trains stop at Allahabad?
In simple words: The statement describes a routine stop for trains; the question uses 'Do' to confirm this routine, as "trains" is plural.

🎯 Exam Tip: When the subject is plural and the statement is in simple present tense, 'Do' is the correct auxiliary for question formation.

Exercise 3

Frame a question to get each of the following answers. Study the examples.

Examples:

Question I. Answer : Yes, our captain played well.
Question: Did our captain play well?
In simple words: This example shows how to ask a yes/no question in the past tense when the answer confirms a past action.

🎯 Exam Tip: When the answer is in the past tense and starts with 'Yes', use 'Did' followed by the subject and the base form of the verb to form the question.

Question II. Answer : No, a dog does not eat grass.
Question: Does a dog eat grass?
In simple words: This example demonstrates how to form a yes/no question for a negative statement in the present tense, using 'Does' for a singular subject.

🎯 Exam Tip: For negative answers in simple present tense, frame the question in the positive, using 'Do' or 'Does' as appropriate for the subject.

Question III. Answer: Yes, they remember him.
Question: Do they remember him?
In simple words: This example illustrates forming a yes/no question for an affirmative statement in the present tense, using 'Do' for a plural subject.

🎯 Exam Tip: When the answer is affirmative and in the simple present tense with a plural subject, use 'Do' to begin the question.

Questions.

Question 1. Yes, I come to school by bus.
Answer: Do you come to school by the bus?
In simple words: The answer confirms the mode of transport to school; the question seeks to verify this information, using 'Do' and 'you' as the implied subject.

🎯 Exam Tip: When the answer refers to 'I', the question usually refers to 'you' to get the information.

Question 2. Yes, the market remains closed on Sunday.
Answer: Does the market remain closed on Sunday?
In simple words: The answer confirms the market's closure on a specific day; the question asks to verify this information, using 'Does' for the singular subject "market".

🎯 Exam Tip: For singular subjects in simple present tense, use 'Does' to form the yes/no question.

Question 3. No, he did not stay with his uncle.
Answer: Did he not stay with his uncle?
In simple words: The answer states that someone did not stay with his uncle; the question asks for confirmation of this negative fact.

🎯 Exam Tip: For past tense negative answers, frame the question using 'Did' and 'not' to confirm the negation.

Question 4. Yes, she broke her leg in an accident.
Answer: Did she break her leg in an accident?
In simple words: The answer confirms a past unfortunate event; the question uses 'Did' to inquire about this event, changing 'broke' to its base form 'break'.

🎯 Exam Tip: In past simple questions with 'Did', always use the base form of the main verb.

Question 5. Yes, they go to the picture every week end.
Answer: Do they go to picture every weak end?
In simple words: The answer confirms a regular weekend activity; the question uses 'Do' to verify this habitual action.

🎯 Exam Tip: For simple present tense statements describing habitual actions with plural subjects, use 'Do' to form the question.

Question 6. Yes, she got angry on hearing that.
Answer: Did she get angry on hearing that?
In simple words: The answer confirms a past emotional reaction; the question uses 'Did' to inquire about this reaction, changing 'got' to its base form 'get'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Did' for past tense questions, ensuring the main verb reverts to its base form.

Question 7. No, the milkman does not bring milk in the evening.
Answer: Does the milkman not bring milk in the evening?
In simple words: The answer denies a specific action by the milkman; the question asks for confirmation of this denial.

🎯 Exam Tip: For negative answers with 'does not', you can form a negative question using 'Does...not' to confirm the negative situation.

Question 8. Yes, lemons taste sour.
Answer: Do lemons taste sour?
In simple words: The answer confirms a characteristic of lemons; the question uses 'Do' to verify this taste, as "lemons" is a plural subject.

🎯 Exam Tip: For general truths or characteristics of plural subjects in present tense, use 'Do' to frame the question.

Question 9. Yes, our team won the match by three goals.
Answer: Did our team win the match by three goals?
In simple words: The answer confirms a past victory; the question uses 'Did' to inquire about this victory, changing 'won' to its base form 'win'.

🎯 Exam Tip: In past simple questions, the verb following 'Did' should always be in its base form.

Question 10. Yes, the earth moves round the sun.
Answer: Does the earth move around the sun?
In simple words: The answer confirms a scientific fact; the question uses 'Does' to verify this fact, as "the earth" is a singular subject.

🎯 Exam Tip: For universally accepted facts or singular subjects in present tense, use 'Does' to form the question.

Exercise 4

Fill in the correct tense form of the auxiliary do (do, does, did ) in each of the following sentences. Study the examples.

Examples:

Question I. .......... We wear woollen clothes in winter?(present)
Do we wear woollen clothes in winter?
Answer: Do
In simple words: Since the subject "We" is plural and the context is present tense, the auxiliary verb 'Do' is correctly used.

🎯 Exam Tip: For plural subjects (we, you, they) in simple present tense questions, use 'Do' as the auxiliary.

Question II. .......... she understand French? (present)
Does she understand French?
Answer: Does
In simple words: With a singular subject "she" and present tense, 'Does' is the appropriate auxiliary verb for the question.

🎯 Exam Tip: For singular subjects (he, she, it) in simple present tense questions, always use 'Does' as the auxiliary.

Question III. .......... he get a prize this year? (past)
Did he get a prize this year?
Answer: Did
In simple words: As the context indicates a past event, 'Did' is the correct auxiliary verb for forming the question.

🎯 Exam Tip: For any subject (singular or plural) in simple past tense questions, 'Did' is the universal auxiliary verb to use.

Questions.

Question 1. .......... they like coffee? (present) ( past)
Answer: Do
In simple words: Given the plural subject "they" and present tense, 'Do' is the correct auxiliary. The "(past)" hint is extraneous here if "present" is primary.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the most direct tense indicator, and match 'Do' with plural subjects in present tense questions.

Question 2. .......... Our school begin at 10 O'clock in winter? (present)
Answer: Does
In simple words: With the singular subject "Our school" and present tense, 'Does' is the correct auxiliary.

🎯 Exam Tip: For singular third-person subjects in present simple questions, 'Does' is always used.

Question 3. .......... thousands of people take a dip in the Ganga on Shivratri?(past)
Answer: Did
In simple words: The context indicates a past event ("Shivratri") so 'Did' is the appropriate auxiliary, irrespective of the subject's number.

🎯 Exam Tip: The keyword "(past)" directly tells you to use 'Did' for all subjects.

Question 4. .......... Akbar build a Fort at Allahabad? (past)
Answer: Did
In simple words: As the context is historical and implies a past action by Akbar, 'Did' is the correct auxiliary.

🎯 Exam Tip: Historical events or actions explicitly marked as "(past)" always require 'Did' in question formation.

Question 5. .......... Panna lay her son in the bed of prince Udai Singh? (past)
Answer: Did
In simple words: This refers to a historical event, making 'Did' the appropriate auxiliary for the past tense question.

🎯 Exam Tip: When referring to specific past actions, 'Did' is the correct choice regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural.

Question 6. .......... you go to your village on foot? (present)
Answer: Do
In simple words: With the subject "you" and the present tense context, 'Do' is the correct auxiliary.

🎯 Exam Tip: For questions with 'you' in the simple present tense, use 'Do'.

Question 7. .......... she find it difficult to get a job? (present)
Answer: Does
In simple words: The singular subject "she" in a present tense context requires 'Does' as the auxiliary.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to use 'Does' for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it) in simple present tense questions.

Question 8. .......... you believe in ghosts? (present)
Answer: Do
In simple words: For the subject "you" in a present tense general question, 'Do' is the correct auxiliary.

🎯 Exam Tip: When inquiring about beliefs or general facts in the present tense with 'you', 'Do' is the appropriate auxiliary.

Question 9. .......... she agree to your proposal? (past)
Answer: Did
In simple words: The indicator "(past)" directly specifies that 'Did' is the correct auxiliary for this question.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always use 'Did' when the action or event occurred in the past, indicated by the "(past)" marker.

Question 10. .......... you see him in the library? (past)
Answer: Did
In simple words: The "(past)" indicator clearly points to 'Did' as the auxiliary needed for this question.

🎯 Exam Tip: The presence of "(past)" ensures that 'Did' is the required auxiliary for any subject.

Exercise 5

Frame a question with a suitable question word to get the information given in italics in each of the following sentences. Study the examples.

Examples:

Question I. Mr. Srivastava is a surgeon.
Q: What is Mr. Srivastava?
In simple words: This example shows how to use "What" to ask about someone's profession or identity when the answer provides it.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'What' to inquire about a person's occupation, role, or the nature of something.

Question II. That is a fan.
Q: What is that?
In simple words: This example demonstrates using "What" to ask about the identification of an object.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'What' is suitable for asking for the identity or classification of an inanimate object.

Question III. Our Principal is in his office.
Q: Where is your Principal?
In simple words: This example shows how to use "Where" to ask about someone's location when the answer provides it.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Where' when the answer specifies a place or location.

Questions.

Question 1. That is a dog.
Answer: What is that?
In simple words: The answer identifies an animal; the question uses 'What' to ask for this identification.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'What' is used to identify objects or animals, asking for their name or type.

Question 2. The postman is at the door.
Answer: Who is at the door?
In simple words: The answer identifies a person's presence; the question uses 'Who' to ask for the person's identity.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Who' when the answer provides the identity of a person.

Question 3. All the doctors were in the operation theatre.
Answer: Where were all the doctors?
In simple words: The answer specifies the location of the doctors; the question uses 'Where' to inquire about their whereabouts.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Where' is always used to ask for information about a location or place.

Question 4. Bhola has a black cow.
Answer: Who has a black cow?
In simple words: The answer identifies the owner of the cow; the question uses 'Who' to ask about this owner.

🎯 Exam Tip: When the answer specifies the person who possesses something, 'Who' is the appropriate question word.

Question 5. The teacher was angry because the students had not done their home-work.
Answer: Why was the teacher angry?
In simple words: The answer provides the reason for the teacher's anger; the question uses 'Why' to ask for this reason.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Why' when the answer provides an explanation or reason for an event or feeling.

Question 6. The next train for Delhi is at 5 O'clock in the evening.
Answer: When is the next train for Delhi in the evening?
In simple words: The answer specifies the time of the train's departure; the question uses 'When' to inquire about this time.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'When' is used to ask about the time, date, or specific moment an event occurs.

Question 7. Ashoka is the best hotel in our city.
Answer: Which one is the best hotel in our city?
In simple words: The answer identifies a specific hotel as the best; the question uses 'Which' to ask for a choice from a group.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Which' when the question implies a selection from a defined set or group.

Question 8. They have three children.
Answer: How many children have they?
In simple words: The answer provides a quantity of children; the question uses 'How many' to inquire about this quantity.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'How many' is used to ask about the quantity of countable nouns.

Question 9. The last meeting was on 25th February.
Answer: When was the last meeting?
In simple words: The answer specifies the date of the last meeting; the question uses 'When' to ask for this date.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'When' to inquire about the date or time of an event.

Question 10. My wife is better now.
Answer: How is my wife now?
In simple words: The answer describes the current health condition of the wife; the question uses 'How' to inquire about her condition.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'How' is used to ask about the manner, condition, or state of being.

Exercise 6

Complete each of the following questions by filling up the blanks with the correct question word :

Questions.

Question 1. .......... were you going on a bicycle last evening?
Answer: Why
In simple words: The blank asks for the reason or purpose of the action, so 'Why' is the correct question word.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Why' to ask for the reason or purpose behind an action or event.

Question 2. ..........has broken this chair?
Answer: Who
In simple words: The blank asks for the identity of the person who performed the action, so 'Who' is appropriate.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Who' when you are asking about the subject who performed an action.

Question 3. .......... shall we get our answer-sheets back?
Answer: When
In simple words: The question asks about the timing of receiving the answer-sheets, making 'When' the suitable word.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'When' is always used to inquire about the time or date of an event.

Question 4. ..........hasn't my room been cleaned today?
Answer: Why
In simple words: The question seeks a reason for the room not being cleaned, so 'Why' is the correct choice.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Why' when seeking an explanation for a situation or action (or lack thereof).

Question 5. ..........are we meeting this afternoon?
Answer: Why
In simple words: The question asks for the purpose or reason behind the meeting, hence 'Why' is suitable.

🎯 Exam Tip: When inquiring about the purpose or justification of a gathering, 'Why' is the appropriate question word.

Question 6. ..........can we send this message to him at the earliest?
Answer: How
In simple words: The question asks about the method or manner of sending the message, making 'How' the right word.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'How' to ask about the method, manner, or process of an action.

Question 7. .......... will cook our food today?
Answer: Who
In simple words: The blank asks for the person responsible for cooking, so 'Who' is the correct question word.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Who' is used when the question asks about the identity of the person performing an action.

Question 8. .......... have they not submitted their exercise books yet?
Answer: Why
In simple words: The question seeks the reason for the non-submission, making 'Why' the appropriate choice.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Why' to ask for the reason behind an incomplete or unperformed action.

Question 9. ..........has your son gone broad for higher studies?
Answer: Where
In simple words: The question asks about the destination (broad, implying a place) for studies, so 'Where' is appropriate.

🎯 Exam Tip: When the answer indicates a place or destination, 'Where' is the correct question word.

Question 10. .......... are the trains from Kolkata arriving late today?
Answer: Why
In simple words: The question asks for the reason for the trains' late arrival, so 'Why' is the suitable word.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Why' to inquire about the cause or reason for a delay or an event.

Exercise 7

Complete each of the following questions by filling up the blanks with the correct question word (wh words).

Questions.

Question 1. .......... went with Sudha to Varanasi?
Answer: Who
In simple words: The question asks for the identity of the person who accompanied Sudha, so 'Who' is the correct subject pronoun.

🎯 Exam Tip: When the blank replaces the subject of the sentence and refers to a person, 'Who' is the appropriate question word.

Question 2. .......... is the way to Parliament House?
Answer: What
In simple words: The question asks for the nature or description of the way, making 'What' the correct choice.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'What' to ask for a description, identity, or nature of something.

Question 3. .......... have you not completed your work yet?
Answer: Why
In simple words: The question seeks the reason for the incomplete work, so 'Why' is the suitable question word.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Why' is always used when asking for the reason or cause of an action or state.

Question 4. .......... is the time by your watch?
Answer: What
In simple words: The question asks for a specific piece of information, namely the time, so 'What' is used.

🎯 Exam Tip: To ask about the current time, 'What time' or simply 'What' (when followed by 'is the time') is correct.

Question 5. .......... can I do for you?
Answer: What
In simple words: The question asks about the type of help or service that can be provided, making 'What' suitable.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'What' is commonly used in phrases like "What can I do for you?" to offer assistance.

Question 6. .......... wrote Godan ?
Answer: Who
In simple words: The question asks for the author of 'Godan', which is a person, so 'Who' is the correct word.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Who' to inquire about the author or creator of a work.

Question 7. .......... is the best hotel in this city?
Answer: Which
In simple words: The question asks to identify a specific hotel from a group (implied "hotels in this city"), making 'Which' appropriate.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Which' is used when asking for a choice or specific item from a limited or implied set.

Question 8. .......... do you want to resign from this post ?
Answer: Why
In simple words: The question seeks the reason or motivation for resigning, so 'Why' is the correct question word.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always use 'Why' when the question is about the cause or reason behind a decision or action.

Question 9. ... did Gandhiji start the non-cooperation movement?
Answer: When
In simple words: The question asks about the time or period when the movement began, making 'When' the suitable word.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'When' is explicitly used to inquire about the date, year, or time of an historical event.

Question 10. .......... did you go late evening?
Answer: Why
In simple words: The question asks for the reason for going out late in the evening, so 'Why' is the appropriate choice.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Why' to ask for the justification or purpose of someone's actions.