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WH Questions Workshop

The document provides an overview of wh-questions, which are used to seek specific information and include words like who, what, when, where, why, and how. It includes examples and explanations of each question type, as well as exercises for students to practice identifying and using wh-questions in context. The document also outlines a workshop objective for ninth-grade English students to enhance their understanding and application of wh-questions.

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WH Questions Workshop

The document provides an overview of wh-questions, which are used to seek specific information and include words like who, what, when, where, why, and how. It includes examples and explanations of each question type, as well as exercises for students to practice identifying and using wh-questions in context. The document also outlines a workshop objective for ninth-grade English students to enhance their understanding and application of wh-questions.

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Wh-questions, also known as interrogative words, are words used to ask questions,

and they typically begin with "wh-" (although "how" is also included). Common
examples include who, what, when, where, why, and how. They are used to seek
specific information and cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no".
Here's a breakdown of common wh-questions and their uses:

 Who: Used to ask about a person or people?


o Example: Who is your favorite author?
 What: Used to ask about things, actions, or information.
o Example: What time is it?
 When: Used to ask about time or a specific moment.
o Example: When is the meeting?
 Where: Used to ask about a place or location.
o Example: Where is the library?
 Why: Used to ask about the
reason or cause of something.
o Example: Why are you sad?
 How: Used to ask about the
manner, way, or condition of
something.
o Example: How are you
today?
 Whose: Used to ask about
ownership or possession.
o Example: Whose car is
that?
 Which: Used to ask about a choice
or selection from a limited set of
options.
o Example: Which shirt do you prefer?
📘 Workshop: WH-Questions (Ninth Grade - English)
🎯 Objective: Students will be able to identify and use Wh-questions to ask and answer
information-based questions in context.

🔍 Part 1: What are WH-Questions?


Wh-questions are questions that begin with a question word. These words are used to
ask for specific information.

Question Word Use Example

What Thing or information What is your name?


Where Place Where do you live?
When Time When is your birthday?
Who Person Who is your teacher?
Why Reason Why are you sad?
Which Choice Which color do you prefer?
How Manner / Way something is done How do you go to school?

✏ Part 2: Practice
A. Complete the questions with the correct Wh-word:

1. _______ do you like to eat?

2. _______ is your best friend?

3. _______ do you go on Sundays?

4. _______ do you get up in the morning?

5. _______ do you study English?

6. _______ is the capital of Panama?


7. _______ do you go to school?

B. Match the questions to the correct answers:

A. Questions B. Answers
1. What is your favorite subject? ______ a. Because I want to learn more.
2. Why do you study hard? ______ b. History.
3. Where do you live? ______ c. In Panama City.
4. Who is your best friend? ______ d. Maria.

✍ Part 3: Create Your Own Questions


Write 5 Wh-questions using the words in parentheses:

1. (what) ______________________________________

2. (where) _____________________________________

3. (when) ______________________________________

4. (who) _______________________________________

5. (how) _______________________________________

🤝 Part 4: Pair Activity (In-Class)


Instructions: Ask your classmate 3 Wh-questions and write down their answers. Then
share your answers with the class.
Your Question Partner’s Answer
1. ___________________ _______________________
2. ___________________ _______________________
3. ___________________ _______________________

✅ Homework:

Create a short dialogue (5–6 lines) using at least three different Wh-questions.

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