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(1) How an aeroplane works?(2) How does an aeroplane work?Are both these sentences grammatically correct and convey the same meaning?

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi Krish,

(1) How an aeroplane works? Not grammatical.

(2) How does an aeroplane work? OK.

Clive

Rishonly · Answer

Sorry, if it sounds too basic question,Clive. Would you please explain the grammar rule for this?

Paco2004 · Answer

Hello Krish

I think you are an advanced English learner, maybe more advanced than me. So I was a bit surprised at the fact you are asking such a basic rule.
A question form of S V O is made into <Does S V O?> with use of an auxiliary <do>. This rule can be applied even in WH-word questions (except the cases where the WH-word stands as the subject).
John went to school. --> Did John go to school? --> Where did John go?

paco

Rishonly · Answer

Hi Paco2004,

First of all, I like your new appearance. Does your picture change based on the forthcoming festival:

? Being a very basic English learner, I myself ask several silly basic questions in order to understand different rules. I still feel that I have learned just one percent of English grammar and yet to learn the 99 percent of the remaining rules. My ultimate goal is to become an excellent English teacher -- like Paco2004, CalifJim,Clive,MrP,goldmound,nona the brit, and Mr.Pedantic--in few years from now. Until then, please don't be surprised by my very basic questions.

Paco2004 · Answer

Hello Krish

Thank you for the compliments. I believe you will soon overtake me in English skills.

paco

Rishonly · Answer

The more I learn from you teachers, the more I acquire knowledge. Thanks for your feedback,Paco2004.

Anonymous · Answer

i am sangeeta and as per my  knowledge i think that the second one is correct.

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