Let's solve this worksheet step by step.
The task is to
choose the correct question word from the given list and
complete each sentence. The question words provided are:
- Why
- What
- How
- When
- Who
- Where
We’ll go through each sentence one by one and pick the most appropriate question word.
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1. _______ is your grandmother?
We’re asking about a person — who she is.
✔ Who is your grandmother?
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✔ Answer:
Who
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2. _______ is the time of the meeting?
We're asking about the time (a specific point in time).
✔ When is the time of the meeting?
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✔ Answer:
When
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3. _______ is the room messed up?
We're asking for a reason — why the room is messy.
✔ Why is the room messed up?
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✔ Answer:
Why
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4. _______ is your best friend?
We're asking about a person.
✔ Who is your best friend?
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✔ Answer:
Who
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5. _______ is my watch?
We're asking about the location of the watch.
✔ Where is my watch?
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✔ Answer:
Where
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6. _______ is your birthday?
We're asking about the date or time of the birthday.
✔ When is your birthday?
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✔ Answer:
When
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7. _______ is Bingo the dog?
This is asking about the identity of the dog — likely, what kind of dog or perhaps its name, but since it says "Bingo the dog", we're probably asking
what it is (i.e., a dog). But more logically, if the sentence is “_______ is Bingo the dog?” — it could be asking about
who Bingo is (as a pet). However, since "dog" is already stated, it's likely asking
what he is (e.g., a pet, a breed).
But actually, the most natural interpretation is: "Who is Bingo the dog?" — meaning, who is this dog named Bingo?
Alternatively, if it’s asking about his role or nature, “What is Bingo the dog?” could work too.
But in standard English, when referring to a pet by name, we usually say:
👉 "Who is Bingo the dog?" → asking about the identity.
But let's think carefully: “Who” is used for people, but pets are often referred to with “who” in informal speech.
However, grammatically, “What” would be better if asking about type or breed:
→ "What is Bingo the dog?" = "He is a golden retriever."
But the sentence is: “_______ is Bingo the dog?”
If it’s asking about the identity (like, “Who is that dog?”), then “Who” fits.
But “Bingo the dog” suggests the dog’s name is Bingo — so the question might be: “Who is Bingo?” → “He’s my pet.”
So the best fit is likely:
✔ Who is Bingo the dog?
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✔ Answer:
Who
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Final Answers:
1.
Who is your grandmother?
2.
When is the time of the meeting?
3.
Why is the room messed up?
4.
Who is your best friend?
5.
Where is my watch?
6.
When is your birthday?
7.
Who is Bingo the dog?
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✔ Completed Worksheet:
| Sentence | Correct Word |
|--------|-------------|
| 1. ____ is your grandmother? | Who |
| 2. ____ is the time of the meeting? | When |
| 3. ____ is the room messed up? | Why |
| 4. ____ is your best friend? | Who |
| 5. ____ is my watch? | Where |
| 6. ____ is your birthday? | When |
| 7. ____ is Bingo the dog? | Who |
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Tips for remembering question words:
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Who – people
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What – things, objects, activities
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Where – places, locations
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When – time, dates
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Why – reasons
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How – manner, way
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of wh word worksheet.
