In Russian, we often use the word "ли" to help ask yes or no questions. It changes a statement into a question. Knowing how to use "ли" is really important if you want to ask questions the right way.

How to Make Yes/No Questions with "ли"

1. Basic Structure:

   • Put "ли" right after the verb in a sentence to turn it into a question.
   • Example:
     • Statement: Ты читаешь книгу. (You are reading a book.)
     • Question: Ты читаешь ли книгу? (Are you reading a book?)

2. Using "ли" with Other Words:

   • You can also use "ли" with other question words to make things clearer.
   • Example:
     • Statement: Он знает, что это правда. (He knows that this is true.)
     • Question: Он знает ли, что это правда? (Does he know that this is true?)

3. Where to Place "ли" in a Sentence:

   • The word "ли" usually comes after the verb and other parts of the sentence.
   • Example:
     • Вы пойдёте на вечеринку. (You will go to the party.)
     • Question: Вы пойдёте ли на вечеринку? (Will you go to the party?)

Important Things to Remember

• Inversion is optional: Sometimes, you can just raise your voice at the end of a sentence when speaking Russian to ask a question without using "ли".
• Use "ли" for Uncertainty: Use "ли" when you want to show that you are not sure about something you’re asking.

Practice

Now, let’s practice! Change these statements into yes or no questions using "ли":

1. Она работает в компании.
2. Ты закончил домашнее задание.
3. Мы поедем в Москву.

Answers:

1. Она работает ли в компании?
2. Ты закончил ли домашнее задание?
3. Мы поедем ли в Москву?

Now you know how to use "ли" to make questions in Russian!