Let's solve each question by choosing the correct
question word (WH-word) based on the answer provided. We'll go step by step.
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1. ___ is he?
Answer: He is at the cinema.
→ The answer tells us a
place, so we use
WHERE.
✔ WHERE
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2. ___ is he sad?
Answer: Because he is ill.
→ The answer gives a
reason, so we use
WHY.
✔ WHY
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3. ___ is that?
Answer: It is a present (regalo).
→ The answer tells us
what something is, so we use
WHAT.
✔ WHAT
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4. ___ is the exam?
Answer: It is next week.
→ The answer gives a
time, so we use
WHEN.
✔ WHEN
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5. ___ is that (eso)?
Answer: It is a mouse.
→ Again, asking about an object —
WHAT.
✔ WHAT
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6. ___ is he happy?
Answer: Because he has got a new car.
→ This is a
reason, so
WHY.
✔ WHY
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7. ___ is she?
Answer: She is my sister.
→ The answer identifies a person —
WHO.
✔ WHO
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8. ___ is your birthday?
Answer: Tomorrow.
→ Time-related →
WHEN.
✔ WHEN
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9. ___ is Jack?
Answer: He is in bed.
→ Location →
WHERE.
✔ WHERE
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10. ___ makes breakfast?
Answer: My grandmother.
→ Asking about a person doing an action →
WHO.
✔ WHO
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11. ___ did you buy?
Answer: A lot of things.
→ Asking about objects purchased →
WHAT.
✔ WHAT
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12. ___ is crying?
Answer: My dad and my brother.
→ Identifying people →
WHO.
✔ WHO
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
WHERE
2.
WHY
3.
WHAT
4.
WHEN
5.
WHAT
6.
WHY
7.
WHO
8.
WHEN
9.
WHERE
10.
WHO
11.
WHAT
12.
WHO
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🔍 Summary of Question Words:
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WHO – asks about a person
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WHAT – asks about things or objects
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WHERE – asks about place/location
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WHEN – asks about time
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WHY – asks for reasons
This exercise helps practice choosing the right question word based on the type of information in the answer.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of wh questions worksheets.
