Exercise On Question Words
CHOOSE THE CORRECT QUESTION WORD (WHAT, WHERE, WHY, WHEN, HOW, WHO)
TO FORM THE QUESTION.
Questions and Answers
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Now, answer the questions.
- 2.
__________ do you like best?
- A.
Who
- B.
When
- C.
Where
- D.
How
Correct Answer
A. WhoExplanation
The question is asking about someone's preference, specifically what they like best. The word "who" is the most appropriate option out of the given choices because it refers to a person or people, which aligns with the question's context. The other options such as "when," "where," and "how" are not relevant to determining someone's preference.Rate this question:
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- 3.
__________ does mom get up in the morning?
- A.
Where
- B.
How
- C.
What time
- D.
Which time
Correct Answer
C. What timeExplanation
The question is asking about the specific time at which mom gets up in the morning. The phrase "What time" is used to inquire about a specific time, making it the correct answer choice. The other options, such as "Where," "How," and "Which time," do not directly address the question of the specific time mom gets up.Rate this question:
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- 4.
__________ don´t you go to university by bus?
- A.
Where
- B.
Why
- C.
How
- D.
When
Correct Answer
B. WhyExplanation
The question is asking for the reason or motivation behind not going to university by bus. The word "why" is used to inquire about the cause or purpose of something, which aligns with the context of the question. The other options - "where", "how", and "when" - do not address the reasoning behind not using the bus for university transportation.Rate this question:
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- 5.
__________ hobbies does your brother like?
- A.
Who
- B.
Where
- C.
When
- D.
What
Correct Answer
D. WhatExplanation
The question is asking about the hobbies that the person's brother likes. The word "What" is the correct answer because it is used to inquire about the type or nature of something, in this case, the hobbies. The other options (Who, Where, When) are not appropriate for asking about hobbies.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which question word is used to inquire about a person's age?
- A.
How
- B.
Where
- C.
When
- D.
Why
Correct Answer
A. HowExplanation
The question word "How" is used to ask about a person's age. For example, "How old are you?" is a common question that uses "How" to inquire about age. The other options, "Where," "What," and "Why," are used to ask different types of questions, such as location, information, or reasons.Rate this question:
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- 7.
__________ old are you?
- A.
Why
- B.
When
- C.
How
- D.
What
Correct Answer
C. HowExplanation
The correct answer is "How." The question is asking for the method or manner in which someone's age is determined. The word "how" is appropriate in this context as it is commonly used to ask for specific details or explanations.Rate this question:
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- 8.
__________ is your father’s birthday?
- A.
Where
- B.
How
- C.
What
- D.
When
Correct Answer
D. WhenExplanation
The word "When" is the correct answer because it is asking for the specific time or date of your father's birthday. The other options, "Where," "How," and "What," do not pertain to the time or date of the birthday.Rate this question:
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- 9.
__________ are your exercise books?
- A.
When
- B.
Where
- C.
Why
- D.
Who
Correct Answer
B. WhereExplanation
This question is asking for the location of the exercise books. The word "where" is used to inquire about a place or location, making it the appropriate answer choice.Rate this question:
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- 10.
__________ are you doing at the moment?
- A.
What
- B.
Where
- C.
How
- D.
Who
Correct Answer
A. WhatExplanation
The question is asking for information about the activity or action someone is currently engaged in. The word "What" is the appropriate question word to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 11.
__________ do your relatives live?
- A.
Why
- B.
When
- C.
Where
- D.
How
Correct Answer
C. WhereExplanation
The question is asking about the location of your relatives. The word "where" is used to inquire about the place or location of something or someone, making it the most suitable option to complete the given question.Rate this question:
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