Language Structure Problems

Yes/No questions in Icelandic

Consult the data below and answer the questions:

1. Ég tala ekki íslensku.
I can't speak Icelandic.

2. Ég hef salt.
I have salt.

3. Ég borđa ekki svínakjöt.
I don't eat pork.

4. Stefán er svangur.
Stefán is hungry.

5. Ég hef fariđ.
I have gone.

6. ţetta er ekki bókin mín.
That is not my book.

7. hann brosir.
He smiles.

8. Talar Ţú íslensku?
Do you speak Icelandic?

9. Er ţetta salt?
Is that salt?

10. Hef Eg fariđ?
Have I gone?

11. Er Hann hamingjusamur?
Is he happy?

12. Skil Ég?
Do I understand?

A. How are yes/no questions created in Icelandic?
B. Compare this to English yes/no question formation, noting similarities and differences.