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WH Question Words Worksheets and Exercises

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WH-question words are essential tools for asking questions and gathering information in English. In this article, you’ll find a variety of worksheets and exercises designed to help you understand and use WH-question words effectively. Whether you are a student, teacher, or independent learner, these resources will give you the tools you need to improve your English communication skills.

WH Question Words Worksheets

Before practicing, you can refer to our detailed guide on WH-question words to understand their meanings, structures, and common usage in English conversations.

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WH Question Words Exercises

These exercises will help you practice using WH-question words such as who, what, when, where, why, which, whose, and how. Understanding these words will help you ask clearer and more natural questions in English.

Common WH Question Words

Vocabulary IPA (US) Short Description
Who /huː/ Used to ask about a person or people.
What /wʌt/ Used to ask about things, information, or actions.
When /wɛn/ Used to ask about time.
Where /wɛr/ Used to ask about places or locations.
Why /waɪ/ Used to ask about reasons or causes.
Which /wɪtʃ/ Used to ask about a choice from a limited group.
Whose /huːz/ Used to ask about possession or ownership.
How /haʊ/ Used to ask about manner, method, or condition.

1. Fill in the Blank

Complete the sentences with the correct WH-word.

  1. ___ is your best friend?
  2. ___ are you going on holiday?
  3. ___ teaches you English?
  4. ___ color do you like best?
  5. ___ is standing at the door?
  6. ___ are you late?
  7. ___ pen is this, yours or mine?
  8. ___ did you see at the park?
  9. ___ do you usually wake up?
  10. ___ is knocking on the window?

2. Matching Exercise

Match the questions in Column A with the correct answers in Column B.

Column A (Question) Column B (Answer)
Who is your teacher? Ms. Carter.
What are you eating? A sandwich.
When do you usually get up? At 7 o’clock.
Where do you live? In New York.
Why are you late? Because I missed the bus.

3. Rewrite Exercise

Change each statement into a WH-question. Keep the meaning of the sentence while forming a natural question.

  1. She is cooking pasta in the kitchen.
    → __________________________
  2. They are playing football in the park.
    → __________________________
  3. He bought a new laptop yesterday.
    → __________________________
  4. We are meeting our teacher at 10 a.m.
    → __________________________
  5. The children are laughing because the clown is funny.
    → __________________________
  6. She goes to work by bus every day.
    → __________________________
  7. He is talking to his best friend.
    → __________________________
  8. My father is watching TV in the living room.
    → __________________________
  9. They had dinner at an Italian restaurant.
    → __________________________
  10. The meeting starts at 2 o’clock.
    → __________________________

4. Sentence Creation

Write your own questions using each WH-word. Try to write meaningful questions related to daily life.

Vocabulary IPA (US) Short Description
Who /huː/ Use to ask about a person.
What /wʌt/ Use to ask about things or actions.
When /wɛn/ Use to ask about time.
Where /wɛr/ Use to ask about location.
Why /waɪ/ Use to ask about reasons.
Which /wɪtʃ/ Use when choosing between options.
Whose /huːz/ Use to ask about ownership.
How /haʊ/ Use to ask about method or condition.

Answer Key

1. Fill in the Blank

  1. Who is your best friend?
  2. Where are you going on holiday?
  3. Who teaches you English?
  4. Which color do you like best?
  5. Who is standing at the door?
  6. Why are you late?
  7. Whose pen is this, yours or mine?
  8. Who did you see at the park?
  9. When do you usually wake up?
  10. Who is knocking on the window?

2. Matching Exercise

  • Who is your teacher? → Ms. Carter.
  • What are you eating? → A sandwich.
  • When do you usually get up? → At 7 o’clock.
  • Where do you live? → In New York.
  • Why are you late? → Because I missed the bus.

3. Rewrite Exercise (Statements → WH-Questions)

  1. She is cooking pasta in the kitchen.
    → What is she cooking in the kitchen?
  2. They are playing football in the park.
    → What are they playing in the park?
    → Where are they playing football?
  3. He bought a new laptop yesterday.
    → What did he buy yesterday?
    → When did he buy a new laptop?
  4. We are meeting our teacher at 10 a.m.
    → Who are we meeting at 10 a.m.?
    → When are we meeting our teacher?
  5. The children are laughing because the clown is funny.
    → Why are the children laughing?
  6. She goes to work by bus every day.
    → How does she go to work every day?
  7. He is talking to his best friend.
    → Who is he talking to?
  8. My father is watching TV in the living room.
    → What is your father watching in the living room?
    → Where is your father watching TV?
  9. They had dinner at an Italian restaurant.
    → Where did they have dinner?
  10. The meeting starts at 2 o’clock.
    → When does the meeting start?

4. Sentence Creation (Sample Questions)

  • Who is sitting next to you?
  • What are you reading right now?
  • When is your birthday?
  • Where do you usually go shopping?
  • Why are you studying English?
  • Which movie do you want to watch tonight?
  • Whose bag is on the table?
  • How do you get to school every day?