English
Question Words
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn the six question words: What, Who, Where, When, Why, How.
- Students will understand what each question word asks about.
- Students will ask and answer questions using these words.
- Students will use question words in Indian daily life contexts.
Let Us Begin!
Every day we ask many questions. "What is your name?" "Where do you live?" "When is Diwali?" These questions start with special words called question words. The six most important question words are: What, Who, Where, When, Why, and How. Let us learn what each one asks!
The Six Question Words
| Question Word | It asks about... | Example Question |
|---|---|---|
| What | a thing or action | What is your name? |
| Who | a person | Who is your teacher? |
| Where | a place | Where do you live? |
| When | a time | When is Diwali? |
| Why | a reason | Why are you crying? |
| How | the way something is done | How do you go to school? |
Think: All question words start with the letter "W" or "H". That is why we call them "Wh-words"!
Questions and Answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do you eat for breakfast? | I eat roti and dal. |
| Who is your best friend? | My best friend is Meena. |
| Where is your school? | My school is near the park. |
| When do you wake up? | I wake up at 6 o'clock. |
| Why do you like mangoes? | I like mangoes because they are sweet. |
| How do you go to school? | I go to school by bus. |
More Examples with Indian Context
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What festival is in October? | Diwali is in October. |
| Who is the farmer in the field? | Ravi's father is the farmer. |
| Where is the Taj Mahal? | The Taj Mahal is in Agra. |
| When do we fly kites? | We fly kites on Makar Sankranti. |
| Why do we light diyas? | We light diyas on Diwali to celebrate. |
| How do we make roti? | We make roti with flour and water. |
Question Words in Daily Life
| Situation | Question You Can Ask |
|---|---|
| You see a new student | What is your name? Where are you from? |
| You hear a loud noise | What was that? Where did it come from? |
| Your friend is absent | Why is Ravi not here today? |
| You want to learn a game | How do you play this game? |
| You want to know the time | When does the bell ring? |
Key Words
| Question Word | Asks About |
|---|---|
| What | A thing or action |
| Who | A person |
| Where | A place |
| When | A time |
| Why | A reason |
| How | The way something is done |
⭐ Key Points to Remember
- Question words help us ask questions.
- What — asks about a thing. Who — asks about a person.
- Where — asks about a place. When — asks about a time.
- Why — asks for a reason. How — asks about the way.
- Questions end with a question mark (?), not a full stop.
- All question words start with "W" or "H" — we call them Wh-words.
Finished learning? Now test what you know!