Question Words Worksheets and Exercises

Ever wonder how to ask the right questions? That’s where question words like who, what, where, when, why, and how come in! These words help us find out information, start conversations, and learn new things. In these worksheets, you’ll explore how to use question words correctly through fun and easy exercises.

Question Words Worksheets

Matching Question Words Worksheet

1. Draw a line from each question word on the left to its correct use or meaning on the right.

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2.Match the correct question word from the first column to the appropriate question in the second column.

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Circle the Correct Question Words Worksheet

1. Read the sentence and choose the correct word.

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2. Circle the correct question word (Who or Whom) to complete each sentence. Pay attention to whether the word is the subject or object of the sentence. Then write Who or Whom in the blank spaces to correctly complete the sentences. 

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3. For each sentence below, circle the correct question word from the options provided. 

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Fill in the Blank Question Words Worksheet

1. Fill in the blanks using the list of question words.

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2. Read the sentences and complete them with the “wh questions” words. 

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3. Fill in the blank with the correct question word and form a complete question.

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Answer Key:

1. Who is your best friend at school?
2. Where do you eat lunch — at home or at school?
3. What is your favorite subject and why?
4. Why do you wear a raincoat?
5. When do you celebrate your birthday?
6. How do you feel when you get a good grade?
7. When does your mom cook dinner?
8. Where do you go when school is over?
9. Who helps you with your homework?
10. What do you like to do on rainy days?
11. When do you open presents — before or after cake?
12. When do you usually sleep at night?
13. Who teaches you Math?
14. What is your favorite thing to draw?
15. Why do birds fly south in winter?
16. What do you need to pack for a picnic?
17. Who is your favorite cartoon character?
18. Why do you brush your teeth every day?
19. What do you play when you’re bored?
20. How do you get to school — by bus or by bike?

Cut and Glue Question Words Worksheet

Look at the pictures below and cut and glue them next to the appropriate question words correctly.

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Question Words Unscramble Words

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Answer Key:

1. Where did you last see the keys?
2. What do you want to do this weekend?
3. How do people learn new languages?
4. When does the store open?
5. Why were you late yesterday?
6. Who helped you with your homework?
7. Which phone is better?
8. What do you usually have for breakfast?

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Question Words Exercises

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice

Direction:

Choose the correct question word to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

Questions:

1. _______ is your best friend?A) Who B) When C) What
2. _______ do you go to sleep?A) What B) When C) Where
3. _______ do you want to eat for lunch?A) Why B) What C) Who
4. _______ is the library located?A) Where B) When C) Why
5. _______ do you look so happy today?A) How B) What C) Why
6. _______ teaches your math class?A) What B) When C) Who
7. _______ do birds fly?A) Why B) When C) Who
8. _______ old is your little brother?A) What B) How C) Who
9. _______ are my keys? I can’t find them!A) What B) When C) Where
10. _______ do you go after school?A) Where B) What C) Who

Answer Key:

1. A) Who
2. B) When
3. B) What
4. A) Where
5. C) Why
6. C) Who
7. A) Why
8. B) How
9. C) Where
10. A) Where

Exercise 2: Make Your Own Questions

Direction:

Use the given answer to write a matching Wh-question using words like Who, What, Where, When, Why, or How. 

Write the matching question

1. I go to school at 7 a.m.→ _______________________________
2. My mom is in the kitchen.→ _______________________________
3. I like pizza the most.→ _______________________________
4. We play soccer in the park.→ _______________________________
5. Because I forgot my homework.→ _______________________________
6. She is my best friend.→ _______________________________
7. They travel by train.→ _______________________________
8. The cat is under the table.→ _______________________________
9. We eat lunch at 12 o’clock.→ _______________________________
10. John is reading a book.→ _______________________________

Answer Key (Sample Questions):

1. When do you go to school?
2. Where is your mom?
3. What food do you like the most?
4. Where do you play soccer?
5. Why are you upset? (or) Why didn’t you do your homework?
6. Who is your best friend?
7. How do they travel?
8. Where is the cat?
9. When do you eat lunch?
10. What is John doing?

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blank

Direction:

Complete each sentence using one of the following question words: who, what, where, when, why, or how.

Sentences:

1. _______ is knocking at the door?
2. _______ do you spell your name?
3. _______ is your backpack? I can’t find it.
4. _______ are you so happy today?
5. _______ does the movie start?
6. _______ is your favorite animal?
7. _______ do you go to school every day?
8. _______ is your teacher’s name?
9. _______ are we having a test?
10. _______ does your little brother sleep?

Answer Key:

1. Who
2. How
3. Where
4. Why
5. When
6. What
7. How
8. What
9. When
10. When

Exercise 4: Match the Questions to Their Answers

Direction:

Read each question and match it to the correct answer by writing the correct letter.

Questions:

1. What is your favorite food?
2. Where do you live?
3. When is your birthday?
4. Why are you wearing a jacket?
5. Who is your best friend?
6. How do you get to school?
7. What are you doing?
8. Where is the cat?
9. How old are you?
10. When do you eat dinner?

Answers:

A. I’m ten years old.
B. Because it’s cold outside.
C. I live in New York.
D. By riding my bicycle.
E. I’m drawing a picture.
F. Pizza is my favorite food.
G. My birthday is in April.
H. I eat dinner at 6 p.m.
I. Emma is my best friend.
J. The cat is under the table.

Answer Key:

1. F
2. C
3. G
4. B
5. I
6. D
7. E
8. J
9. A
10. H