Question words

what, where, when, who, why and how (how old, how many) in simple questions

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1. 1
   Multiple choice

   is your name?

   WhatWhereWhoWe ask about a name with 'what': What is your name?
2. 2
   Multiple choice

   do you live? — In Minsk.

   WhenWhereWho'Where' asks about a place.
3. 3
   Multiple choice

   is that man? — He's my uncle.

   WhoWhatHow'Who' asks about a person.
4. 4
   Multiple choice

   old are you? — I'm nine.

   WhatHowWhenWe ask about age with 'how old'.
5. 5
   Fill the gap

   is your birthday? — It's in May.

   WhenWhereWho'When' asks about time: days, months, years.
6. 6
   Fill the gap

   are you sad? — Because my cat is ill.

   WhyWhatHow'Why' asks for a reason. The answer often starts with 'because'.
7. 7
   Fill the gap

   How brothers have you got? — Two.

   Answer: manyWe use 'how many' with plural nouns: how many brothers, how many books.
8. 8
   Fill the gap

   are you? — I'm fine, thanks.

   Answer: How'How are you?' asks how someone feels.
9. 9
   Fill the gap

   colour is your bag? — It's blue.

   Answer: WhatAlso accepted: WhichWe usually ask about colour with 'What colour...?'
10. 10
    True / false

    This question is correct: 'Where you live?'

    Answer: FalseIn Present Simple questions we need 'do': Where do you live?
11. 11
    True / false

    This question is correct: 'What time is it?'

    Answer: TrueWe ask about the time with 'What time...?'
12. 12
    Discussion question

    Write three questions for a new friend. Use what, where and how old.

    Sample answer: What is your name? Where do you live? How old are you?