This worksheet is designed to help learners practice using question words:
WHY, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHO. For each numbered question, you must choose the correct question word that matches the given answer.
Let’s solve each one step by step:
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1. ___ is he? → He is at the cinema.
→ The answer tells us a *place*. So the question is asking
WHERE he is.
✔ Answer: WHERE
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2. ___ is he sad? → Because he is ill.
→ The answer gives a *reason*. So the question is asking
WHY he is sad.
✔ Answer: WHY
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3. ___ is that? → It is a present (regalo).
→ The answer identifies an *object*. So the question is asking
WHAT it is.
✔ Answer: WHAT
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4. ___ is the exam? → It is next week.
→ The answer gives a *time*. So the question is asking
WHEN the exam is.
✔ Answer: WHEN
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5. ___ is that (eso)? → It is a mouse.
→ Again, identifying an *object*. So the question is asking
WHAT that is.
✔ Answer: WHAT
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6. ___ is he happy? → Because he has got a new car.
→ The answer explains the *reason* for his happiness. So the question is
WHY.
✔ Answer: WHY
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7. ___ is she? → She is my sister.
→ The answer identifies a *person*. So the question is asking
WHO she is.
✔ Answer: WHO
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8. ___ is your birthday? → Tomorrow.
→ The answer gives a *time*. So the question is asking
WHEN your birthday is.
✔ Answer: WHEN
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9. ___ is Jack? → He is in bed.
→ The answer tells us a *location*. So the question is asking
WHERE Jack is.
✔ Answer: WHERE
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10. ___ makes breakfast? → My grandmother.
→ The answer names a *person*. So the question is asking
WHO makes breakfast.
✔ Answer: WHO
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11. ___ did you buy? → A lot of things.
→ The answer refers to *items purchased*. So the question is asking
WHAT you bought.
✔ Answer: WHAT
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12. ___ is crying? → My dad and my brother.
→ The answer names *people*. So the question is asking
WHO is crying.
✔ Answer: WHO
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✔ Final Answers:
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WHERE
2.
WHY
3.
WHAT
4.
WHEN
5.
WHAT
6.
WHY
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WHO
8.
WHEN
9.
WHERE
10.
WHO
11.
WHAT
12.
WHO
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Tip: Always look at the *answer* first — it tells you what kind of information is being asked for:
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Who → person
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What → thing/object
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Where → place/location
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When → time/date
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Why → reason
This strategy will help you solve similar exercises quickly!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of wh question worksheet.
