Task: Solve the problem and explain the solution
#### Part 1: Choose the correct interrogative pronouns for the words in bold.
1.
The bridge collapsed after heavy rain last night. (what, whose)
- The word "bridge" is a noun, and we are asking about which specific bridge collapsed.
- Correct answer:
which
2.
That was Matthew's badminton racket. (whose, what)
- The word "Matthew's" indicates possession, so we need to ask whose racket it was.
- Correct answer:
whose
3.
Mother's new pot broke when she dropped it. (whose, which)
- The word "Mother's" indicates possession, so we need to ask whose pot broke.
- Correct answer:
whose
4.
Is this towel or that towel clean? (what, which)
- We are comparing two towels and asking which one is clean.
- Correct answer:
which
5.
A mobile phone was found near the canteen. (which, what)
- We are asking about the type of object found, not a specific one among many.
- Correct answer:
what
6.
The man sat on a rattan chair. (who, what)
- We are asking about the type of chair, not a specific person.
- Correct answer:
what
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#### Part 2: Complete the questions based on the given answers with the correct interrogative pronouns.
1.
_________ are we meeting Mr. Jim?
- Answer: At McDonald’s.
- The answer provides a location, so we need to ask "where."
- Correct question:
Where are we meeting Mr. Jim?
2.
_________ is your birthday?
- Answer: On the 5th of February.
- The answer provides a date, so we need to ask "when."
- Correct question:
When is your birthday?
3.
_________ are these socks?
- Answer: They are Matt's socks.
- The answer indicates possession, so we need to ask "whose."
- Correct question:
Whose are these socks?
4.
_________ did you buy at the shop?
- Answer: I bought some cakes.
- The answer describes the item purchased, so we need to ask "what."
- Correct question:
What did you buy at the shop?
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Final Answers:
#### Part 1:
1.
which
2.
whose
3.
whose
4.
which
5.
what
6.
what
#### Part 2:
1.
Where
2.
When
3.
Whose
4.
What
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Explanation:
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Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions and include words like "what," "which," "whose," "who," and "whom."
- In Part 1, we chose the appropriate interrogative pronoun based on the context of the sentence (e.g., possession, comparison, or identification).
- In Part 2, we completed the questions by selecting the interrogative pronoun that matches the information provided in the answer.
Final Boxed Answers:
\[
\boxed{
\text{Part 1: 1. which, 2. whose, 3. whose, 4. which, 5. what, 6. what} \\
\text{Part 2: 1. Where, 2. When, 3. Whose, 4. What}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of interrogative pronouns worksheet.
