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Welcome to our lesson on "Yes/No Questions" in the Armenian language! This is a fundamental topic that will enhance your ability to communicate effectively and engage in conversations. Understanding how to form questions is a crucial part of learning any language, and Armenian is no exception.

In this lesson, we will explore two primary methods for forming yes/no questions in Armenian: intonation and the use of question words. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to recognize and formulate simple yes/no questions, as well as respond to them with affirmative or negative answers.

Here’s a brief outline of what we’ll cover:

The importance of yes/no questions in communication

How to form yes/no questions using intonation

How to use question words to form questions

Practical examples to illustrate each point

Exercises to practice what you’ve learned

The Importance of Yes/No Questions[edit | edit source]

Yes/no questions are essential for everyday communication. They allow you to seek information, clarify understanding, and engage others in dialogue. In Armenian, as in English, these questions can be answered simply with "yes" or "no," making them a straightforward yet powerful tool for interaction.

How to Form Yes/No Questions Using Intonation[edit | edit source]

In Armenian, you can turn a statement into a question just by changing the intonation at the end of the sentence. This method is very common and is quite similar to how yes/no questions are formed in English.

Example Sentences[edit | edit source]

Let's look at some examples:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
Դու սիրում ես շոկոլադը:	Du sirum yes shokolad@?	You like chocolate.
Դու սիրում ես շոկոլադը՞	Du sirum yes shokolad@?	Do you like chocolate?
Նա գալիս է:	Na galis e?	He/She is coming.
Նա գալիս է՞	Na galis e?	Is he/she coming?
Մենք գնում ենք:	Menk gnum enq?	We are going.
Մենք գնում ենք՞	Menk gnum enq?	Are we going?

As you can see, the only change between the statement and the question is the rising intonation at the end.

How to Use Question Words[edit | edit source]

Sometimes, you might want to gather more specific information rather than a simple yes or no. In these cases, you can use question words like "who," "what," "where," "when," and "how."

Example Sentences[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples of questions using question words:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
Ով է նա?	Ov e na?	Who is he/she?
Ի՞նչ է դա?	Inch e da?	What is that?
Որտե՞ղ է նա:	Vort'ekh e na?	Where is he/she?
Երբ է նա գալիս?	Yerb e na galis?	When is he/she coming?
Ինչպե՞ս ես:	Inchpes yes?	How are you?

These question words not only help in forming questions but also provide context to the inquiry.

Practice Examples[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice forming yes/no questions! Here are some exercises to help you solidify your understanding.

Exercise 1: Change Statements to Yes/No Questions[edit | edit source]

Transform the following statements into yes/no questions by changing the intonation.

1. Նա ուսանող է: (He/She is a student.)

2. Դուք գալիս եք: (You are coming.)

3. Մենք ուտում ենք: (We are eating.)

Answers:

1. Նա ուսանող է՞ (Is he/she a student?)

2. Դուք գալիս եք՞ (Are you coming?)

3. Մենք ուտում ենք՞ (Are we eating?)

Exercise 2: Identify the Correct Intonation[edit | edit source]

Listen to the following statements and identify whether they are questions or statements based on intonation.

1. Նա հայ է. (He/She is Armenian.)

2. Նա հայ է? (Is he/she Armenian?)

Answers:

1. Statement

2. Question

Exercises for Practice[edit | edit source]

Here are ten exercises designed to help you apply what you've learned about forming yes/no questions in Armenian:

Exercise 3: Transform the Following Statements[edit | edit source]

Change each statement into a yes/no question by altering the intonation:

1. Նա սիրում է երաժշտությունը. (He/She loves music.)

2. Մենք գնում ենք տուն. (We are going home.)

3. Նրանք գիտեն լեզու. (They know a language.)

Answers:

1. Նա սիրում է երաժշտությունը՞ (Does he/she love music?)

2. Մենք գնում ենք տուն՞ (Are we going home?)

3. Նրանք գիտեն լեզու՞ (Do they know a language?)

Exercise 4: Answering Yes/No Questions[edit | edit source]

Respond to the following yes/no questions with "yes" or "no" in Armenian:

1. Դու ուզում ես սուրճ: (Do you want coffee?)

2. Նա չի գալիս: (He/She is not coming.)

3. Դուք երգում եք: (Are you singing?)

Answers:

1. Այո, ուզում եմ: (Yes, I want to.)

2. Ոչ, նա չի գալիս: (No, he/she is not coming.)

3. Այո, երգում եմ: (Yes, I am singing.)

Exercise 5: Ask Your Partner[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a partner and ask each other the following questions. Remember to change your intonation!

1. Դու սիրում ես ֆիլմեր: (Do you like movies?)

2. Նա աշխատում է: (Is he/she working?)

3. Մենք գնում ենք զբոսնելու: (Are we going for a walk?)

Answers will vary.

Exercise 6: Question Word Formation[edit | edit source]

Use question words to form questions based on the prompts:

1. Who is your friend?

2. What are you doing?

3. Where is the store?

Answers:

1. Ով է քո ընկերը? (Ov e ko ynker@?)

2. Ի՞նչ ես անում? (Inch yes anum?)

3. Որտե՞ղ է խանութը? (Vort'ekh e khanut@?)

Exercise 7: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks to create yes/no questions.

1. ___ գալիս է՞ (Who is coming?)

2. ___ սիրում ես՞ (What do you like?)

3. ___ այնտեղ է՞ (Where is it?)

Answers:

1. Նա (He/She)

2. Դու (You)

3. Դա (This)

Exercise 8: True or False Questions[edit | edit source]

Create true or false questions and answer them.

1. Դու ուսանող ես: (You are a student.)

2. Նա չի սիրում շոկոլադ: (He/She does not like chocolate.)

Answers:

1. Այո (True)

2. Ոչ (False)

Exercise 9: Peer Review[edit | edit source]

Exchange your answers with a partner and discuss the reasoning behind your answers.

Exercise 10: Create Your Own Questions[edit | edit source]

Write five yes/no questions of your own using both intonation and question words.

Answers will vary.

As you can see, mastering yes/no questions is a key step in your journey to speaking Armenian. By practicing these techniques, you'll find that engaging in conversation becomes more natural over time. So, keep practicing, and don't hesitate to ask questions!

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Basic Sentence Structure

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Adjectives and Adverbs

Armenian Traditions and Customs

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+Welcome to our lesson on "Yes/No Questions" in the Armenian language! This is a fundamental topic that will enhance your ability to communicate effectively and engage in conversations. Understanding how to form questions is a crucial part of learning any language, and Armenian is no exception.
+In this lesson, we will explore two primary methods for forming yes/no questions in Armenian: '''intonation''' and the use of '''question words'''. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to recognize and formulate simple yes/no questions, as well as respond to them with affirmative or negative answers.
+Here’s a brief outline of what we’ll cover:
+* The importance of yes/no questions in communication
+* How to form yes/no questions using intonation
+* How to use question words to form questions
+* Practical examples to illustrate each point
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+* Exercises to practice what you’ve learned
 __TOC__
-As an Armenian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I have noticed that many students struggle with forming yes/no questions in Armenian. In this lesson, we will cover how to form these types of questions, both by changing the intonation and by using question words. We will also practice answering these questions with both affirmative and negative responses.
+=== The Importance of Yes/No Questions ===
+Yes/no questions are essential for everyday communication. They allow you to seek information, clarify understanding, and engage others in dialogue. In Armenian, as in English, these questions can be answered simply with "yes" or "no," making them a straightforward yet powerful tool for interaction.
+=== How to Form Yes/No Questions Using Intonation ===
+In Armenian, you can turn a statement into a question just by changing the intonation at the end of the sentence. This method is very common and is quite similar to how yes/no questions are formed in English.
-== Forming Yes/No Questions with Intonation ==
+==== Example Sentences ====
-In Armenian, you can form a yes/no question by simply adding a rising intonation to the end of a statement. This intonation is similar to the intonation used in English when asking a yes/no question. Here are some examples:
+Let's look at some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Դու անգամանի՞ս:  || Du angamani? || Do you speak Armenian?
+| Դու սիրում ես շոկոլադը: || Du sirum yes shokolad@? || You like chocolate.
+|-
+| Դու սիրում ես շոկոլադը՞ || Du sirum yes shokolad@? || Do you like chocolate?
 |-
-| Յո՞վին է այդ:  || Yovine e ayd? || Is that his/her name?
+| Նա գալիս է: || Na galis e? || He/She is coming.
 |-
-| Արթուրն անդամանի՞՞ն ես:  || Artourn andamani? || Are you a member of the club?
+| Նա գալիս է՞ || Na galis e? || Is he/she coming?
+|-
+| Մենք գնում ենք: || Menk gnum enq? || We are going.
+|-
+| Մենք գնում ենք՞ || Menk gnum enq? || Are we going?
 |}
-Notice how the rising intonation at the end of each sentence signals that a yes/no question is being asked.
+As you can see, the only change between the statement and the question is the rising intonation at the end.
+=== How to Use Question Words ===
+Sometimes, you might want to gather more specific information rather than a simple yes or no. In these cases, you can use question words like "who," "what," "where," "when," and "how."
+==== Example Sentences ====
+Here are some examples of  questions using question words:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Ով է նա? || Ov e na? || Who is he/she?
+|-
+| Ի՞նչ է դա? || Inch e da? || What is that?
+|-
+| Որտե՞ղ է նա: || Vort'ekh e na? || Where is he/she?
+|-
+| Երբ է նա գալիս? || Yerb e na galis? || When is he/she coming?
+|-
+| Ինչպե՞ս ես: || Inchpes yes? || How are you?
+|}
+These question words not only help in forming questions but also provide context to the inquiry.
+=== Practice Examples ===
+Now, let's practice forming yes/no questions! Here are some exercises to help you solidify your understanding.
+==== Exercise 1: Change Statements to Yes/No Questions ====
+Transform the following statements into yes/no questions by changing the intonation.
+. Նա ուսանող է: (He/She is a student.)
+. Դուք գալիս եք: (You are coming.)
+. Մենք ուտում ենք: (We are eating.)
+'''Answers:'''
+.  Նա ուսանող է՞ (Is he/she a student?)
+.  Դուք գալիս եք՞ (Are you coming?)
+.  Մենք ուտում ենք՞ (Are we eating?)
+==== Exercise 2: Identify the Correct Intonation ====
+Listen to the following statements and identify whether they are questions or statements based on intonation.
+. Նա հայ է. (He/She is Armenian.)
+. Նա հայ է? (Is he/she Armenian?)
+'''Answers:'''
+. Statement
+. Question
+=== Exercises for Practice ===
+Here are ten exercises designed to help you apply what you've learned about forming yes/no questions in Armenian:
-It is important to note that when asking a yes/no question with intonation, the word order and sentence structure should remain the same as in a normal statement. The only difference is the rising intonation at the end.
+==== Exercise 3: Transform the Following Statements ====
-== Forming Yes/No Questions with Question Words ==
+Change each statement into a yes/no question by altering the intonation:
-In addition to changing the intonation, you can also form a yes/no question in Armenian by using question words. This is similar to forming questions in English using words like "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," and "how." Here are some common question words to use when forming yes/no questions in Armenian:
+. Նա սիրում է երաժշտությունը. (He/She loves music.)
-* արդեն (arden) – already
+. Մենք գնում ենք տուն. (We are going home.)
-* եթե (ete) – if
-* ինչ (inch) – what
-* ինչու (inchu) – why
-* որտեղ (vortegh) – where
-* որպես (vorpes) – as, like, how
-* ու՜շ (ush) – whether
-To form a yes/no question using a question word, simply insert the word into the sentence structure. Here are some examples:
+. Նրանք գիտեն լեզու. (They know a language.)
-* Արդեն չասե՞ք: (Arden chasenk?) – Haven't you said it already?
+'''Answers:'''
-* Ինչու եք դուք փորձում: (Inchu yek dukes porzoom?) – Why are you trying?
-* Որպես մարդ թե որպես կենդանի դու ինչ գիտես: (Vorpes mard te vorpes kendani du inch gites?) – As a human being or as an animal, what do you know?
-* Ու՜շ մեկ կամ երկու կես կրկնակից կա: (Ush mek kam yergu kes kkrnakits ka.) – Whether it’s one or two, there will be duplicates.
-Note that when using question words to form a yes/no question, the sentence structure changes, and the intonation at the end of the sentence is not as important as it is with the intonation method.
+. Նա սիրում է երաժշտությունը՞ (Does he/she love music?)
-== Responding to Yes/No Questions ==
+. Մենք գնում ենք տուն՞ (Are we going home?)
-When responding to a yes/no question in Armenian, there are a few key phrases you should know:
+. Նրանք գիտեն լեզու՞ (Do they know a language?)
-* Այո (Ayo) – Yes
+==== Exercise 4: Answering Yes/No Questions ====
-* Ոչ (Voche) – No
-* Կամենա (Kamenna) – Maybe
-* Չեմ գիտար (Chem gitarr) – I don't know
-Here are some examples of how to use these phrases when responding to yes/no questions:
+Respond to the following yes/no questions with "yes" or "no" in Armenian:
-* Դու տանջե՞ս: (Du tanches?) – Are you running?
+. Դու ուզում ես սուրճ: (Do you want coffee?)
-   * Այո: (Ayo) – Yes.
-   * Ոչ: (Voche) – No.
-   * Կամենա: (Kamenna) – Maybe.
-   * Չեմ գիտար: (Chem gitarr) – I don't know.
-* Մինչդեռ աշխատեցիր` քանի ժամանակ ։ (Minchdery ashotetsir, kanhi zhamanak.)
-  * Բարի է: (Pariyae) – Fine.
-  * Չգիտեմ թե քանի ժամանակ է: (Chgitim te kanhi zhamanak ye) – I don't know how long it was.
-  * Մենք միմյանցից հետ ենք՝ մեկ մտածող կողմ եւ մեկ անգամանիության փուլ։ (Menk mimiyanjits het enk', mek mtatsogh k'oghm ev mek angamaniyut'yan phul.) – We're on the same page: one thought process and one phase of refinement.
-As you can see from these examples, the responses can be varied and contextual, just like in any language.
+. Նա չի գալիս: (He/She is not coming.)
-In conclusion, forming yes/no questions in Armenian is fairly straightforward. You can either change the intonation of a statement or use question words to create the desired effect. When responding to these types of questions, be aware of the context and use appropriate phrases to convey your message.
+. Դուք երգում եք: (Are you singing?)
-I hope this lesson has been informative and helpful to your Armenian language learning journey.
+'''Answers:'''
+. Այո, ուզում եմ: (Yes, I want to.)
+. Ոչ, նա չի գալիս: (No, he/she is not coming.)
+. Այո, երգում եմ: (Yes, I am singing.)
+==== Exercise 5: Ask Your Partner ====
+Pair up with a partner and ask each other the following questions. Remember to change your intonation!
+. Դու սիրում ես ֆիլմեր: (Do you like movies?)
+. Նա աշխատում է: (Is he/she working?)
+. Մենք գնում ենք զբոսնելու: (Are we going for a walk?)
+'''Answers will vary.'''
+==== Exercise 6: Question Word Formation ====
+Use question words to form questions based on the prompts:
+. Who is your friend?
+. What are you doing?
+. Where is the store?
+'''Answers:'''
+. Ով է քո ընկերը? (Ov e ko ynker@?)
+. Ի՞նչ ես անում? (Inch yes anum?)
+. Որտե՞ղ է խանութը? (Vort'ekh e khanut@?)
+==== Exercise 7: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Fill in the blanks to create yes/no questions.
+. ___ գալիս է՞ (Who is coming?)
+. ___ սիրում ես՞ (What do you like?)
+. ___ այնտեղ է՞ (Where is it?)
+'''Answers:'''
+. Նա (He/She)
+. Դու (You)
+. Դա (This)
+==== Exercise 8: True or False Questions ====
+Create true or false questions and answer them.
+. Դու ուսանող ես: (You are a student.)
+. Նա չի սիրում շոկոլադ: (He/She does not like chocolate.)
+'''Answers:'''
+. Այո (True)
+. Ոչ (False)
+==== Exercise 9: Peer Review ====
+Exchange your answers with a partner and discuss the reasoning behind your answers.
+==== Exercise 10: Create Your Own Questions ====
+Write five yes/no questions of your own using both intonation and question words.
+'''Answers will vary.'''
+As you can see, mastering yes/no questions is a key step in your journey to speaking Armenian. By practicing these techniques, you'll find that engaging in conversation becomes more natural over time. So, keep practicing, and don't hesitate to ask questions!
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Latest revision as of 23:55, 15 August 2024

The Importance of Yes/No Questions[edit | edit source]

How to Form Yes/No Questions Using Intonation[edit | edit source]

Example Sentences[edit | edit source]

How to Use Question Words[edit | edit source]

Example Sentences[edit | edit source]

Practice Examples[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Change Statements to Yes/No Questions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 2: Identify the Correct Intonation[edit | edit source]

Exercises for Practice[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: Transform the Following Statements[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Answering Yes/No Questions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Ask Your Partner[edit | edit source]

Exercise 6: Question Word Formation[edit | edit source]

Exercise 7: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Exercise 8: True or False Questions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 9: Peer Review[edit | edit source]

Exercise 10: Create Your Own Questions[edit | edit source]

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