In Russian conversations, there are special words called particles that are super important for asking questions. Learning how to use these particles can help you ask yes/no questions and questions that need more details.

Yes/No Questions

• ли (li): This word helps turn a statement into a yes/no question.
  Example: Ты читаешь книгу. → Ты читаешь книгу ли? (Are you reading a book?)

Open-Ended Questions

• что (chto): This means "what."
  Example: Что ты читаешь? (What are you reading?)

• где (gde): This means "where."
  Example: Где ты был? (Where have you been?)

• когда (kogda): This means "when."
  Example: Когда мы встретились? (When did we meet?)

• почему (pochemu): This means "why."
  Example: Почему ты это сделал? (Why did you do that?)

By learning and using these particles, you can get better at speaking and asking clear questions in Russian.