WH-question words worksheet - Free Printable

Let’s go through each question one by one. We’re looking for the correct “wh-question” word that makes sense in each sentence.

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Question 1:
“______ do you start your English class?”
We’re asking about time — when does class begin?
→ “When” is the right choice.
✔ Answer: a) When

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Question 2:
“______ lives in the house next to yours?”
We’re asking about a person — who is living there?
→ “Who” is the right choice.
✔ Answer: a) Who

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Question 3:
“______ does your teacher explain new words?”
This could be tricky. Are we asking *how* (method), *when* (time), or *who* (person)?
The verb is “explain” — so we’re likely asking how they explain it (with examples? slowly?).
But wait — let’s think again. If it were “when,” it would make sense too (“When does your teacher explain...?”). But look at the options:
a) How → method
b) When → time
c) Who → person

Actually, this question is probably meant to ask how — because “who” doesn’t fit (the teacher is already mentioned), and “when” might not be the focus. But let’s check real usage:
In many worksheets, this type of question expects “How” if it’s about manner.
Wait — actually, re-reading: “does your teacher explain new words?” — without more context, both “how” and “when” are possible. But since “who” is clearly wrong, and between “how” and “when”, which is more common?

Actually — let’s think logically:
If I say “How does your teacher explain new words?” → I’m asking about the method.
If I say “When does your teacher explain new words?” → I’m asking about timing.
Both are grammatically correct. But in school worksheets, if they give “How” as an option and the sentence is about explaining, they often mean “how”.

BUT — hold on! Let’s look at Question 4 and 5 to see patterns.

Actually, let me double-check with standard grammar:

For Q3: The most natural question here is “How” — because “explain” is an action that can be done in different ways. So “How does your teacher explain...” = In what way?

✔ Answer: a) How

*(Note: Some might argue “When”, but given the options and typical worksheet design, “How” is intended.)*

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Question 4:
“______ do you keep your school books at home?”
We’re asking about location — where are the books kept?
→ “Where” is the right choice.
✔ Answer: a) Where

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Question 5:
“______ apples are in the basket on the table?”
We’re asking about quantity — how many apples?
→ “How many” is the right choice.
✔ Answer: a) How many

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Question 6:
“______ is your favorite subject at school?”
We’re asking about thing/subject — what subject?
→ “What” is the right choice.
✔ Answer: a) What

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Final Answers:

1. a) When
2. a) Who
3. a) How
4. a) Where
5. a) How many
6. a) What