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# Question Words

Understand and use question words (who, what, where, when, why, how) to form and answer questions

Subject: English · Area: Grammar & Punctuation · Ages 5 to 6
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/question-words-mt_6lHBTwQPrS

## Ready when they can

- Ask questions using appropriate question words
- Answer who, what, where, when questions about familiar topics
- Recognise that question words signal a question is being asked

## Lesson: Asking with Who, What, Where, When, Why, How

Question words help you ask about things you want, like a lost toy or a pet. Who, what, where, when, why, and how are question words. Who asks about a person. What asks about a thing. Where asks about a place. When asks about a time. Why asks about a reason. How asks about a way. Questions end with a question mark. Tellings end with a full stop or exclamation.

*(drawing: Six little words. Each one asks something different.)*

**Example.** Nina wants to know where her cat is. She asks, "Where is my cat?" The word where asks about a place.

**Tip.** Who asks about a person. What asks about a thing. Where asks about a place. When asks about a time. Why asks about a reason. How asks about a way.

**Recap.** Use who, what, where, when, why, and how to ask good questions.

## Practice

24 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Listening and responding](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/listening-and-responding-mt_mB7DVai-Uf)

## Opens up

- [Asking Questions](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/asking-questions-mt_f8n4txtLej)