Level: A1 July 28, 2026

Asking Questions with Wh- Words

Lesson 9: Asking Questions with Wh- Words.

1. Overview
In this lesson, you will learn how to ask for specific information using interrogative words known as "Wh- words".

2. Common Wh- Words
- What: Used to ask about things, objects, or information (e.g., What is your name?)
- Where: Used to ask about places and locations (e.g., Where do you live?)
- When: Used to ask about time, dates, or moments (e.g., When do you start work?)
- Who: Used to ask about people (e.g., Who is your teacher?)
- Why: Used to ask for reasons or explanations (e.g., Why are you learning English?)
- How: Used to ask about methods, ways, or conditions (e.g., How do you build a website?)

3. Question Structure
In the Present Simple tense, structure your questions like this:
[Wh- word] + [do / does] + [subject] + [base verb]?
- Where do you live?
- What does he do?

4. Examples & Sentences
- Who is that man?
- Why do you study every day?
- How much does this cost?

5. Practice Exercise
Form a question for the underlined answer using the correct Wh- word:
1. Answer: I live **in Nador**. -> Question: _____ do you live?
2. Answer: My name is **Alex**. -> Question: _____ is your name?
3. Answer: I wake up **at 7 AM**. -> Question: _____ do you wake up?