Let's solve this grammar worksheet step by step. The task is to
complete the questions using the correct question word:
"Who" or
"What", based on whether the answer refers to a
person or a
thing.
Key Rule:
-
Who = used for people (persons)
-
What = used for objects, animals, or things
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Now, let's go through each question:
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1. What is this?
👉 This is a ball.
✔ A ball is a
thing, so we use
"What" → ✔️ Already filled in correctly.
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2. Who is this?
👉 This is Tim.
✔ Tim is a
person, so we use
"Who"
➡️ Answer:
Who
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3. Who is this?
👉 This is Sam.
✔ Sam is a
person, so we use
"Who"
➡️ Answer:
Who
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4. What is this?
👉 This is a dinosaur.
✔ A dinosaur is an animal (a thing), so we use
"What"
➡️ Answer:
What
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5. What is this?
👉 This is a car.
✔ A car is a
thing, so we use
"What"
➡️ Answer:
What
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6. Who is this?
👉 This is Pat.
✔ Pat is a
person, so we use
"Who"
➡️ Answer:
Who
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7. Who is this?
👉 This is Ann.
✔ Ann is a
person, so we use
"Who"
➡️ Answer:
Who
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8. What is this?
👉 This is a rocking horse.
✔ A rocking horse is a
thing (toy), so we use
"What"
➡️ Answer:
What
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
What
2.
Who
3.
Who
4.
What
5.
What
6.
Who
7.
Who
8.
What
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Summary:
- Use
Who when the answer is a person.
- Use
What when the answer is a thing (object, animal, toy, etc.).
This helps children understand the difference between asking about people vs. things in English.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of who questions worksheet.
