Construction of question words + all/also
Question words + 都/也 is used for general reference, i.e. forming words such as 'everybody', 'anybody', 'nobody', 'everything', etc. They are usually put before the verb. In positive sentences, only 都 is used. In negative sentences, either 都 or 也 can be used.
Question words |
Question words + 都/也 |
Examples |
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what |
什么 |
什么+都/也 |
everything, anything |
我们什么都有。We have everything. 你们什么也不用带。You don't need to bring anything. |
who |
谁 |
谁+都/也 |
everyone, anyone |
谁都认识他。Everyone knows him. 我谁也不认识。I don't know anyone. |
which |
哪 |
哪+measure word+都/也 |
all, any |
他的书哪本我都看过。I have read all his books. 我哪件也不买。I am not going to buy any (of these clothes). |
where |
哪儿 |
哪儿+都/也 |
everywhere, anywhere |
哪儿都行。Wherever is OK. 我哪儿也不去。I am not going anywhere. |
when |
什么时候 |
什么时候+都/也 |
always, anytime |
我什么时候都有空。I am free anytime. 他什么时候也不在家。He is never home. (lit. He is not home anytime.) |
The correct phrase
Use the translation below to drag and drop the correct expressions, and complete the following paragraph. For help, click on the audio button to listen to the paragraph. Check your answers.
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