QUESTION WORDS

THEORY
Task 1: Study the table below shows when to use different question words.

Question words

Who Where
Use "who" to identify a person or Use "where" for information about the
group of people. location of something or someone.
Examples: Examples:
● Who is your best friend? ● Where is the nearest park?
● Who is inside the house? ● Where do you live?

When What
Use "when" for information about the time or Use "what" for information about a thing
date of an event or action. or an action.
Examples: Examples:
● When is your birthday? ● What is your favourite food?
● When does the movie start? ● What are you doing?

How Why
Use "how" for information about the way Use "why" to ask for a reason or
or manner to do something. explanation. something.
Examples: Examples:
● How do you cook pasta? ● Why are you late?
● How did you solve the problem? ● Why is the door open?

ESL Pals 1 Grammar Worksheet

Task 2: Study the guide on how to form questions with each word.

Structure

1. Start with the question word.

Begin your question with one of the words: what, where, when, why, who, or how.

2. Follow with the verb.

Add a verb (action word) that relates to what you're asking about.

3. Add additional words.

Depending on the question, you may need to add more words like nouns, adjectives,
or adverbs to complete the question.

Who Where
Who + verb + subject Where + verb + noun/location
Example: Example:
● Who is your best friend? ● Where do you live?

When What
When + verb + time/event What + verb + noun/adjective
Example: Example:
● When is your birthday? ● What is your name?

How Why
How + verb + manner/adjective Why + verb + action/reason
Example: Example:
● How can I learn to code? ● Why are you sad?

Please note
You can adapt these structures to create a wide range of questions in English.

ESL Pals 2 Grammar Worksheet

 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Task: Create questions by choosing the correct word.

1. __________ do you like to go on vacation?

a. Who
b. Where

2. _________ is your favourite book?

a. Why
b. What

3. _________ is your favourite actor?

a. What
b. Who

4. _________ is the capital of France?

a. Who
b. What

5. _________ is your wedding anniversary?

a. Why
b. When

6. _________ does this machine work?

a. How
b. What

7. _________ is it important to recycle?

a. Why
b. How

8. _________ is your birthday?

a. Why
b. When

9. _________ does the bus arrive at the station?

a. When
b. What

10. _________ do you stay organised?

a. What
b. How

ESL Pals 3 Grammar Worksheet

 WORD ORDER
Task: Put the words in the correct order to create grammatically correct questions.

1. President / United / the / of / States / is / Who / the

2. are / of / regular / What / exercise / benefits / the

3. good / find / a / Where / restaurant / can / sushi / I

4. is / Who / best / your / friend

5. War / When / World / end / II / did

6. skills / improve / my / time / can / management / How / I

7. When / first / the / computer / was / invented

8. your / When / appointment / dentist / is

9. What / are / your / career / aspirations

10. of / the / CEO / is / Apple / Who

11. Why / love / travel / you / do / to

12. to / Where / your / is / favourite / place / relax

13. need / to / sleep / Why / do / people

14. cookie / perfect / How / chocolate / you / a / bake / chip / do

15. wake / you / up / typically / When / the / in / do / morning

ESL Pals 4 Grammar Worksheet

 CREATE QUESTIONS
Task: Study each answer (1-12), then create questions based on the statement.

The first one has been done for you, use this as a guide.

1. The capital of France is Paris.

Question: What is the capital of France?

2. My favourite author is J.K. Rowling.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

3. In my free time, I like to read books.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

4. The nearest post office is located on Main Street.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

5. My anniversary is on October 14th.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

6. I love to travel because it allows me to explore new cultures.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

7. The main ingredients in chocolate are cocoa and sugar.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

8. Recycling is important for the environment because it helps reduce waste.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

9. You can improve your time management skills by creating a daily schedule.
Question: _________________________________________________________________.

10. The school year starts in September.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

11. I live in Manchester, England.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

12. The capital of Japan is Tokyo.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

ESL Pals 5 Grammar Worksheet

 DIALOGUE PRACTICE
Task 1: Complete the dialogue below with the correct question word.

Nathan: Hey Hannah! ____________ are you going on vacation?

Hannah: I’m going to Florida.

Nathan: That sounds great! ____________ are you going?

Hannah: I’m going on December 14th, so in two weeks.

Nathan: ____________ did you decide to go to Florida?

Hannah: I decided to go to Florida because it’s sunny and I love the beaches.

Nathan: ____________ is going with you?

Hannah: I’m going with my two friends and my brother.

Nathan: Great! ____________ are you getting there?

Hannah: We're going to drive there. It's a road trip!

Nathan: Sounds fun! Enjoy your holiday, Hannah!

Task 2: Answer the following comprehension questions based on the dialogue.

1. Who is talking in the dialogue?

2. Who is going on holiday?

3. Where are they going?

4. When are they going?

5. Why did they choose the destination?

6. How are they getting to the destination?

Task 3:

● Can you identify the different tenses used in the text?

ESL Pals 6 Grammar Worksheet

 Les Misérables
Mention that it is one of the longest-running musicals in the world.

Musical (뮤지컬) Example: "I'm going to watch a musical at the theater this weekend."
Revolution (혁명) Example: "The French Revolution was a significant event in history."
Justice (정의) Example: "Justice must be served to ensure a fair society."
Redemption (구원) Example: "The character's journey toward redemption is a central theme in the story."
Protagonist (주인공) Example: "Jean Valjean is the protagonist of 'Les Misérables.'"
Barricade (바리케이드) Example: "During the revolution, they built a barricade in the streets."
Injustice (불의) Example: "Fighting against injustice is a noble cause."
Character (캐릭터) Example: "Marius is a complex character in the musical."
Adaptation (적응) Example: "The movie adaptation of the book was well-received by audiences."
Victor Hugo (빅토르 위고) Example: "Victor Hugo is a renowned French author known for his novels."

Useful Expressions (5 expressions):

"I'm a big fan of..."

"I really enjoy..."
"In my opinion..."
"What do you think about...?"
"I can't stand..."

• "What is the main message or lesson you think 'Les Misérables' teaches?"
• "Do you think the characters in 'Les Misérables' are relatable?"
• "Have you ever experienced a situation where you felt the need for justice?"
• "What other musicals or books do you enjoy, and why?"

"In the musical 'Les Misérables,' my favorite character is __________ because..."

"When I think about justice, I believe that __________."

"Redemption is important because it teaches us __________."

"If I were the protagonist of a story, I would want to be like __________ because..."

"During a revolution, I imagine I would __________ to support the cause."

"One injustice I feel strongly about is __________ because..."

"When it comes to character development in stories, I appreciate it when __________."

"Adapting a book into a movie can be challenging because __________."

"If I had the chance to meet Victor Hugo, I would ask him __________."

"In 'Les Misérables,' the theme of love is evident when __________."

Gap Fill Exercise: Question Words in "Les Misérables"

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate question words and verb forms.

___________ is the musical that tells the story of Jean Valjean.

___________ did Victor Hugo write "Les Misérables"?
___________ are the main themes of the story?
___________ is the name of the police inspector who relentlessly pursues Valjean?
___________ does Fantine face such difficult circumstances?
___________ becomes the adoptive father of Cosette?
___________ is the significance of the barricades in the plot?
___________ are some of the challenges the characters encounter during the revolution?
___________ is your favorite song from the musical?
___________ can readers learn from the character of Jean Valjean?
 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Task 1: Answer the following questions using full sentences.

1. What is your favourite season?

2. Where do you go to school?

3. Why do you go to school?

4. When do you usually do exercise?

5. Who is the best sports person you know?

6. How do you like to spend your weekends?

7. What hobbies do you have?

8. Where is your favourite place to relax?

9. When do you typically wake up in the morning?

10. Why do you like / not like to read books?

11. Who helps you when you need to make an important decision?

12. How often do you go to the supermarket?

13. What do you eat for breakfast?

14. Where do you usually go for lunch?

15. Why do you watch TV in the evenings?

ESL Pals 8 Grammar Worksheet

WORD ORDER Task: Put the words in the correct order to create grammatically correct questions.

1. favourite / What / your / is / colour

2. go / your / last / did / vacation / Where / on / you

3. your / birthday / When / is

4. you / job / current / did / your / Why / choose

5. your / Who / friend / is / best

6. your / How / like / to / you / spend / do / weekends

7. hobbies / your / are / What

8. you / Where / do / live

9. a / bike / When / did / you / to / first / ride / learn

10. do / you / enjoy / reading / Why / books

11. musician / your / Who / is / favourite

12. you / morning / your / How / prepare / do / coffee

13. for / you / did / What / breakfast / have / today

14. Where / planning / are / travel / to / you / next

15. you / Why / English / are / studying

 CREATE QUESTIONS
Task: Study each answer (1-12), then create questions based on the statement.

The first one has been done for you, use this as a guide.

1. I work as a teacher.
Question: What do you do for a living?

2. I hang out with friends at the local cafe.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

3. I prefer working from home for convenience.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

4. I check my email every hour.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

5. I listen to pop music.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

6. I keep my important documents in a locked drawer.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

7. I commute to work alone.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

8. I stay in touch with my family through phone calls.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

9. I am learning the guitar because I want to be a famous rock star.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

10. I play video games in my free time.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

11. I buy groceries at the nearby supermarket.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

12. I take a walk in the park to relax and enjoy nature.

Question: _________________________________________________________________.

ESL Pals 10 Grammar Worksheet