A1 · Beginner · Lesson 10

The Verb "To Be": Wh- Questions (Practice 2)

More practice with What, Where, Who, When, Why, How

Language Focus

We use Wh- question words to ask for specific information, not just Yes or No. The word order is: Wh-word + am/is/are + subject...?

Question wordAsks aboutExample
Whata thingWhat is your name?
Wherea placeWhere are you from?
Whoa personWho is that man?
Whena timeWhen is your birthday?
Whya reasonWhy are you late?
Howa feeling/mannerHow is the weather?

Remember: after the Wh-word, the word order is exactly the same as a Yes/No question – am/is/are still comes before the subject. We answer with real information, not "yes" or "no".

Listening: Starting a New Job

Context: a first day at a new job
Colleague: Hi! What's your name?
Sam: I'm Sam. Nice to meet you.
Colleague: Welcome! Where is your desk?
Sam: It's near the window, I think.
Colleague: Who is your manager?
Sam: Her name is Ms. Rivera.
Colleague: When is your lunch break?
Sam: It's at half past twelve.
Colleague: How are you feeling on your first day?
Sam: A little nervous, but excited!

Now go to Exercise 1 and answer True or False.

1. True or False

Context: Starting a New Job (from the listening)

Listen again if you need to, then choose True or False.

2. Multiple Choice

Context: planning a trip

Choose the correct question word.

3. Matching

Context: question to answer

Match each question to the correct answer.

4. Gap Fill

Context: an onboarding checklist

Complete the questions with What, Where, How, Who, or When.

5. Question Word Sort

These subjects are used in Wh- questions like "What is...?" or "Where are...?". Click each subject, then click the correct form below to sort it.

Am (I)

Is (he / she / it / singular)

Are (you / we / they / plural)

6. Word Order

Context: in a new office

Click the words in the correct order to build each Wh- question.

7. Right or Wrong?

Context: a customer service chat

Is the question form right or wrong? Click your answer.

Your Scores

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Total points across all exercises

ExerciseScore
1. True or False0 / 5
2. Multiple Choice0 / 6
3. Matching0 / 5
4. Gap Fill0 / 5
5. Question Word Sort0 / 11
6. Word Order0 / 5
7. Right or Wrong0 / 5