Learning objectives
- Recognise the form and meaning of question words.
- Use question words in controlled A1 sentences.
- Identify and correct common beginner errors.
- Apply the concept in a short personal or everyday context.
Question words
Ask for information using common question words.
Grammar rules
- Use who for people, where for place, when for time and whose for possession.
- Use how long for duration and what time for clock time.
Examples
- Where do you live?
- Who is your teacher?
- Whose book is this?
- What time is your class?
- How long is the journey?
Common mistakes
- Using a form that does not agree with the subject or noun.
- Using the correct words in the wrong order.
- Adding or omitting a required auxiliary, article or preposition.
- Choosing a form that changes the intended meaning.
Revision notes
Review the rule, say the examples aloud, write two new examples and retake the concept test until you achieve at least 80%.
Validated question bank pending