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==Introduction==
Introduction:
 
Welcome to the lesson on Twi grammar, specifically focusing on Twi sentence structure, questions, and negations. This lesson is designed to help you understand how to form questions and negative sentences in Twi, as well as practice converting affirmative sentences into questions and negations. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Twi sentence structure and be able to confidently ask questions and make negative statements in Twi.
In this lesson, you will learn how to form questions and negations in Twi. This is an important part of building your language skills, as it allows you to communicate effectively by asking questions and expressing negation.


Section 1: Twi Sentence Structure
To properly understand how to form questions and negations in Twi, it is essential to have a good grasp of Twi sentence structure. Twi follows a basic Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order, which means that the subject of the sentence comes first, followed by the verb, and then the object. Let's look at some examples:


<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Twi/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] & [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]].</span>
Example 1:
==Forming Questions in Twi==
Twi: Ɔkraa yɛ ɔdɔm
Pronunciation: Oh-krah yay oh-dohm
English Translation: He is a man


In Twi, questions are formed by using question words or question particles. The question particles are "hwɛ" or "etɔ" which are equivalent to "do" or "does" in English.
In this example, the subject "Ɔkraa" (he) comes first, followed by the verb "yɛ" (is), and then the object "ɔdɔm" (man). This is the basic structure of a simple affirmative sentence in Twi.


===Using Question Words===
Example 2:
Twi: Abena bɛdi me
Pronunciation: Ah-beh-nah bay-dee may
English Translation: Abena loves me


Question words are words like "who ", "what", "when", "where", "why", and "how", which are used at the beginning of a sentence to form a question.
In this example, the subject "Abena" (Abena) comes first, followed by the verb "bɛdi" (loves), and then the object "me" (me). Again, we see the Subject-Verb-Object word order in action.


Here are some common question words in Twi:
Section 2: Forming Questions in Twi
Now that we understand the basic sentence structure in Twi, let's move on to forming questions. In Twi, there are several ways to ask questions, depending on the type of question being asked. Let's explore some common question forms in Twi:


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Question Form 1: Yes/No Questions
! Twi !! Pronunciation !! English
Yes/No questions in Twi are formed by adding the word "a" or "yi" at the end of a sentence. The word "a" is used when the subject is a pronoun, and "yi" is used when the subject is a noun. Let's see some examples:
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| yiedyie || jee-jee-ye || what
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| afei || ah-fay-ee || when
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| adeɛ || ah-day || where
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| bɛn || beh-n || which
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| nso yɛfrɛ wo ho|| en-so yef-re wo ho || how are you doing?
|}


To form a question, simply replace the subject with the appropriate question word. For example:
Example 1:
Twi: Ɔkraa yɛ ɔdɔm a?
Pronunciation: Oh-krah yay oh-dohm ah?
English Translation: Is he a man?


* Yɛware fie. (We went home.)
In this example, we added the word "a" at the end of the sentence to form a yes/no question. The word "a" indicates that we are asking for a yes or no answer.
* Afei yɛware fie? (When did we go home?)


The question word "afei" takes the place of the subject "we" to form the question.
Example 2:
Twi: Abena bɛdi me yi?
Pronunciation: Ah-beh-nah bay-dee may yee?
English Translation: Does Abena love me?


===Using Question Particles===
In this example, since the subject "Abena" is a noun, we used the word "yi" instead of "a" to form the question.


Question particles are words that are added to the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question. In Twi, the question particles are "hwɛ" or "etɔ".
Question Form 2: Wh-Questions
Wh-questions in Twi are formed by using question words such as "deɛn" (what), "deɛn mu" (where), "bɔne" (who), "deɛnkye" (when), and so on. These question words are placed at the beginning of the sentence. Let's look at some examples:


To form a question using a question particle, simply add the particle at the end of the sentence. For example:
Example 1:
Twi: Deɛn bɛdi wo?
Pronunciation: Dayn bay-dee woh?
English Translation: What do you love?


* ɔhene yɛnna fufuo nti na ode ne ho ase. (The king ate fufu, so he is full.)
In this example, we used the question word "deɛn" (what) at the beginning of the sentence.
* ɔhene yɛnna fufuo nti na ode ne ho ase hwɛ? (Did the king eat fufu so he is full?)


The question particle "hwɛ" is added at the end of the sentence to indicate that it is a question.
Example 2:
Twi: Deɛn mu bɛdi ɔdɔm?
Pronunciation: Dayn moo bay-dee oh-dohm?
English Translation: Where does he love?


==Negating Sentences in Twi==
In this example, we used the question word "deɛn mu" (where) to ask about the location of the action.


In Twi, negation is achieved by adding the word "nnyɛ" or "nokware" to the beginning of the verb. In English, these words would translate to "not" or "do not".
Section 3: Forming Negative Sentences in Twi
Next, let's explore how to form negative sentences in Twi. In Twi, negative sentences are formed by adding the word "nnyɛ" before the verb. Let's see some examples:


Here are some examples of negation in Twi:
Example 1:
Twi: Ɔkraa nnyɛ ɔdɔm
Pronunciation: Oh-krah nyeh oh-dohm
English Translation: He is not a man


* Me hu nnyɛ wo. (I do not like you.)
In this example, we added the word "nnyɛ" before the verb "yɛ" to form a negative sentence.
* Wobɛma nokware sɛnea ɔhene yɛmfa. (You will not know when the king comes.)


==Practice Exercises==
Example 2:
Twi: Abena nnyɛ bɛdi me
Pronunciation: Ah-beh-nah nyeh bay-dee may
English Translation: Abena does not love me


Now that you have learned about forming questions and negations in Twi, it is time to put your knowledge into practice. In the following exercises, convert the affirmative sentences into questions and negations using the methods learned in this lesson.
In this example, we used the word "nnyɛ" before the verb "bɛdi" to create a negative statement.


* Ɛyɛ adɔe na ɔde wo ho ahwɛ.
Section 4: Practice Exercises
** Afei ɔde wo ho ahwɛ?
Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice. Here are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned:
** Nnyɛ ɔde wo ho ahwɛ.


* Yɛpɛ sɛ wobɛtumi bɛyɛ bɔne.
Exercise 1: Convert the following affirmative sentences into yes/no questions:
** Yi "wobɛtumi bɛyɛ bɔne" yɛn?  
1. Twi: Me wɔ hɔ ahyɛ a.
** Nnyɛpɛ sɛ wobɛtumi bɛyɛ bɔne.
  English: I am happy.
2. Twi: Wo bɛdi me.
  English: You love me.
3. Twi: Yɛwɔ adwuma.
  English: We work.
 
Exercise 2: Convert the following affirmative sentences into wh-questions:
1. Twi: Ɛyɛ dɛn?
  English: It is what?
2. Twi: Yɛbɛdi ɔdɔm afe nko ara.
  English: We love man every day.
3. Twi: Ɔbɛdi wo deɛn?
  English: He loves you what?
 
Exercise 3: Convert the following affirmative sentences into negative sentences:
1. Twi: Ɔse ɔdɔm.
  English: He is a man.
2. Twi: Yɛbɛdi wo.
  English: We love you.
3. Twi: Mepɛ sɛ wohwɛ me.
  English: I want you to see me.


==Conclusion==
Solutions:
Exercise 1:
1. Twi: Wo wɔ hɔ ahyɛ a?
  English: Are you happy?
2. Twi: Wo bɛdi me a?
  English: Do you love me?
3. Twi: Yɛwɔ adwuma a?
  English: Do we work?


In this lesson, you have learned about forming questions and negations in Twi using question particles and question words, as well as adding "nnyɛ" or "nokware" to negate sentences. Practice these methods to improve your Twi language skills and keep progressing towards fluency.
Exercise 2:
1. Twi: Ɛyɛ dɛn?
  English: What is it?
2. Twi: Yɛbɛdi ɔdɔm afe nko ara?
  English: When do we love man?
3. Twi: Ɔbɛdi wo deɛn?
  English: What does he love you?


Exercise 3:
1. Twi: Ɔnnyɛ ɔdɔm.
  English: He is not a man.
2. Twi: Yɛnnyɛ bɛdi wo.
  English: We do not love you.
3. Twi: Mepɛ sɛ wohwɛ me nnyɛ.
  English: I want you to not see me.


<span link>Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] & [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Subject-Verb-Object-Order|Subject Verb Object Order]].</span>
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Introduction: Welcome to the lesson on Twi grammar, specifically focusing on Twi sentence structure, questions, and negations. This lesson is designed to help you understand how to form questions and negative sentences in Twi, as well as practice converting affirmative sentences into questions and negations. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Twi sentence structure and be able to confidently ask questions and make negative statements in Twi.

Section 1: Twi Sentence Structure To properly understand how to form questions and negations in Twi, it is essential to have a good grasp of Twi sentence structure. Twi follows a basic Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order, which means that the subject of the sentence comes first, followed by the verb, and then the object. Let's look at some examples:

Example 1: Twi: Ɔkraa yɛ ɔdɔm Pronunciation: Oh-krah yay oh-dohm English Translation: He is a man

In this example, the subject "Ɔkraa" (he) comes first, followed by the verb "yɛ" (is), and then the object "ɔdɔm" (man). This is the basic structure of a simple affirmative sentence in Twi.

Example 2: Twi: Abena bɛdi me Pronunciation: Ah-beh-nah bay-dee may English Translation: Abena loves me

In this example, the subject "Abena" (Abena) comes first, followed by the verb "bɛdi" (loves), and then the object "me" (me). Again, we see the Subject-Verb-Object word order in action.

Section 2: Forming Questions in Twi Now that we understand the basic sentence structure in Twi, let's move on to forming questions. In Twi, there are several ways to ask questions, depending on the type of question being asked. Let's explore some common question forms in Twi:

Question Form 1: Yes/No Questions Yes/No questions in Twi are formed by adding the word "a" or "yi" at the end of a sentence. The word "a" is used when the subject is a pronoun, and "yi" is used when the subject is a noun. Let's see some examples:

Example 1: Twi: Ɔkraa yɛ ɔdɔm a? Pronunciation: Oh-krah yay oh-dohm ah? English Translation: Is he a man?

In this example, we added the word "a" at the end of the sentence to form a yes/no question. The word "a" indicates that we are asking for a yes or no answer.

Example 2: Twi: Abena bɛdi me yi? Pronunciation: Ah-beh-nah bay-dee may yee? English Translation: Does Abena love me?

In this example, since the subject "Abena" is a noun, we used the word "yi" instead of "a" to form the question.

Question Form 2: Wh-Questions Wh-questions in Twi are formed by using question words such as "deɛn" (what), "deɛn mu" (where), "bɔne" (who), "deɛnkye" (when), and so on. These question words are placed at the beginning of the sentence. Let's look at some examples:

Example 1: Twi: Deɛn bɛdi wo? Pronunciation: Dayn bay-dee woh? English Translation: What do you love?

In this example, we used the question word "deɛn" (what) at the beginning of the sentence.

Example 2: Twi: Deɛn mu bɛdi ɔdɔm? Pronunciation: Dayn moo bay-dee oh-dohm? English Translation: Where does he love?

In this example, we used the question word "deɛn mu" (where) to ask about the location of the action.

Section 3: Forming Negative Sentences in Twi Next, let's explore how to form negative sentences in Twi. In Twi, negative sentences are formed by adding the word "nnyɛ" before the verb. Let's see some examples:

Example 1: Twi: Ɔkraa nnyɛ ɔdɔm Pronunciation: Oh-krah nyeh oh-dohm English Translation: He is not a man

In this example, we added the word "nnyɛ" before the verb "yɛ" to form a negative sentence.

Example 2: Twi: Abena nnyɛ bɛdi me Pronunciation: Ah-beh-nah nyeh bay-dee may English Translation: Abena does not love me

In this example, we used the word "nnyɛ" before the verb "bɛdi" to create a negative statement.

Section 4: Practice Exercises Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice. Here are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned:

Exercise 1: Convert the following affirmative sentences into yes/no questions: 1. Twi: Me wɔ hɔ ahyɛ a. 

  English: I am happy.

2. Twi: Wo bɛdi me. 

  English: You love me.

3. Twi: Yɛwɔ adwuma. 

  English: We work.

Exercise 2: Convert the following affirmative sentences into wh-questions: 1. Twi: Ɛyɛ dɛn? 

  English: It is what?

2. Twi: Yɛbɛdi ɔdɔm afe nko ara. 

  English: We love man every day.

3. Twi: Ɔbɛdi wo deɛn? 

  English: He loves you what?

Exercise 3: Convert the following affirmative sentences into negative sentences: 1. Twi: Ɔse ɔdɔm. 

  English: He is a man.

2. Twi: Yɛbɛdi wo. 

  English: We love you.

3. Twi: Mepɛ sɛ wohwɛ me. 

  English: I want you to see me.

Solutions: Exercise 1: 1. Twi: Wo wɔ hɔ ahyɛ a? 

  English: Are you happy?

2. Twi: Wo bɛdi me a? 

  English: Do you love me?

3. Twi: Yɛwɔ adwuma a? 

  English: Do we work?

Exercise 2: 1. Twi: Ɛyɛ dɛn? 

  English: What is it?

2. Twi: Yɛbɛdi ɔdɔm afe nko ara? 

  English: When do we love man?

3. Twi: Ɔbɛdi wo deɛn? 

  English: What does he love you?

Exercise 3: 1. Twi: Ɔnnyɛ ɔdɔm. 

  English: He is not a man.

2. Twi: Yɛnnyɛ bɛdi wo. 

  English: We do not love you.

3. Twi: Mepɛ sɛ wohwɛ me nnyɛ. 

  English: I want you to not see me.

Conclusion: Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Twi sentence structure, questions, and negations. You have learned how to form questions and negative sentences in Twi, as well as convert affirmative sentences into questions and negations. Keep practicing to reinforce your understanding and improve your fluency in Twi. In the next lesson, we will explore another important aspect of Twi grammar.

Table of Contents - Twi Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Twi Pronouns


Basic Greetings and Expressions


Twi Sentence Structure


Numbers and Counting


Twi Verbs and Tenses


Family and Relationships


Twi Naming System


Food and Dining


Twi Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Twi Proverbs and Sayings


Weather and Seasons


Twi Prepositions and Conjunctions


Hobbies and Leisure Activities


Twi Music and Dance

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