01Person, thing or limited choice
Who asks for a person, what for a thing or action, and which for a choice from a stated set.
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Question words · A1. Who asks for a person, what for a thing or action, and which for a choice from a stated set.
Practise Question words in short situations. Read the clue, choose or write a form, then check the reason. The level is an editorial guide.
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02Place, time and reason
Where asks for a place, when for a time, and why for a reason.
Why is the door locked?03Method, number and age
How asks about method or condition; how many asks a count; how old asks age.
How many bowls do we need?Illustrated guide
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___ is your new teacher? — Mr Brown.
Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.
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Step 1 · Warm-up
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Who asks for a person, what for a thing or action, and which for a choice from a stated set.
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Step 3 · Build the skill
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Where asks for a place, when for a time, and why for a reason.
Why is the door locked?04
Step 4 · Build the skill
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How asks about method or condition; how many asks a count; how old asks age.
How many bowls do we need?05
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A1Question words
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Person, thing or limited choice
Who asks for a person, what for a thing or action, and which for a choice from a stated set.
Who sent this card?Place, time and reason
Where asks for a place, when for a time, and why for a reason.
Why is the door locked?Method, number and age
How asks about method or condition; how many asks a count; how old asks age.
How many bowls do we need?Questions & answers
Opening an answer records help for that question.
___ is your new teacher? — Mr Brown.
Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.
- Where
- Who
- Why
- When
Answer & explanation
Who
Look at “___ is your new teacher? — Mr Brown.”. Who asks for a person, what for a thing or action, and which for a choice from a stated set. Complete sentence: “Who is your new teacher? — Mr Brown.”.
___ do you live? — In a flat near the park.
Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.
- Where
- Why
- When
- Who
Answer & explanation
Where
Look at “___ do you live? — In a flat near the park.”. Where asks for a place, when for a time, and why for a reason. Complete sentence: “Where do you live? — In a flat near the park.”.
___ many tickets do you need? — Three.
Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.
- How
- Who
- Where
- What
Answer & explanation
How
Look at “___ many tickets do you need? — Three.”. How asks about method or condition; how many asks a count; how old asks age. Complete sentence: “How many tickets do you need? — Three.”.
___ is in your bag? — A camera.
Complete the gap. Write only the missing word or words.
Answer & explanation
What
Reference completion: “What is in your bag? — A camera.”. Who asks for a person, what for a thing or action, and which for a choice from a stated set.
___ does the film start? — At eight.
Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.
- When
- Where
- Who
- Why
Answer & explanation
When
Look at “___ does the film start? — At eight.”. Where asks for a place, when for a time, and why for a reason. Complete sentence: “When does the film start? — At eight.”.
___ old is your daughter? — Nine.
Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.
- How
- Where
- Which
- What
Answer & explanation
How
Look at “___ old is your daughter? — Nine.”. How asks about method or condition; how many asks a count; how old asks age. Complete sentence: “How old is your daughter? — Nine.”.
___ of these two coats do you prefer? — The blue one.
Complete the gap. Write only the missing word or words.
Answer & explanation
Which
Reference completion: “Which of these two coats do you prefer? — The blue one.”. Who asks for a person, what for a thing or action, and which for a choice from a stated set.
___ is calling you? — My sister.
Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.
- Why
- Where
- When
- Who
Answer & explanation
Who
Look at “___ is calling you? — My sister.”. Who asks for a person, what for a thing or action, and which for a choice from a stated set. Complete sentence: “Who is calling you? — My sister.”.
___ are you wearing boots? — Because it is raining.
Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.
- Why
- Who
- When
- Where
Answer & explanation
Why
Look at “___ are you wearing boots? — Because it is raining.”. Where asks for a place, when for a time, and why for a reason. Complete sentence: “Why are you wearing boots? — Because it is raining.”.
___ do you travel to work? — By train.
Complete the gap. Write only the missing word or words.
Answer & explanation
How
Reference completion: “How do you travel to work? — By train.”. How asks about method or condition; how many asks a count; how old asks age.
___ is the nearest pharmacy? — Opposite the bank.
Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.
- Who
- Why
- Where
- When
Answer & explanation
Where
Look at “___ is the nearest pharmacy? — Opposite the bank.”. Where asks for a place, when for a time, and why for a reason. Complete sentence: “Where is the nearest pharmacy? — Opposite the bank.”.
___ are you today? — Fine, thank you.
Complete the gap. Write only the missing word or words.
Answer & explanation
How
Reference completion: “How are you today? — Fine, thank you.”. How asks about method or condition; how many asks a count; how old asks age.