A1 · Beginner · Lesson 4

The Verb "To Have": Wh- Questions

What, How many, How much, Where, When, Why + do/does

Language Focus

We use Wh- question words with "have" to ask for specific information. The word order is: Wh-word + do/does + subject + have...?

Question wordAsks aboutExample
Whata thingWhat do you have for lunch?
How manya countable amountHow many pets does she have?
How muchan uncountable amountHow much time do we have?
Wherea placeWhere do you have your passport?
Whena timeWhen does he have his exam?
Whya reasonWhy do you have so many snacks?

Remember: use "How many" with countable nouns (books, pets, children) and "How much" with uncountable nouns (time, money, food).

Listening: Packing for a Trip

Context: packing before a flight
Mia: What do you have in your suitcase?
Leo: I have clothes, a camera, and some snacks.
Mia: How many bags do you have?
Leo: I have two bags - one big, one small.
Mia: How much time do we have before the flight?
Leo: We have about two hours.
Mia: Where do you have your passport?
Leo: It's in my jacket pocket.
Mia: Why do you have so many snacks?
Leo: Because airport food is expensive!

Now go to Exercise 1 and answer True or False.

1. True or False

Context: Packing for a Trip (from the listening)

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

2. Multiple Choice

Context: a job interview

Choose the correct question word.

3. Matching

Context: question to short answer

Match each question to the correct short answer.

4. Gap Fill

Context: planning a party

Complete the questions with What, How many, How much, Where, or When.

5. Do/Does Sort

These subjects are used in Wh- questions like "What do...have?" or "How much does...have?". Click each subject, then click the correct form below to sort it.

Do (I / you / we / they / plural)

Does (he / she / it / singular)

6. Word Order

Context: asking about plans

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

7. Right or Wrong?

Context: a hotel booking

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. Do/Does Sort0 / 11
6. Word Order0 / 5
7. Right or Wrong0 / 5