QUESTION WORDS
(19 WORD TO PRACTICE)
About the Topic: Question Words
Question words are words we use to ask questions in English. They help us get information about people, places, time, reasons, and things. Learning question words is very important because they allow students to communicate and learn new things.
Some common question words are: What, Where, When, Who, Why, How.
What asks about things: “What is your favorite food?”
Where asks about places: “Where do you live?”
When asks about time: “When is your birthday?”
Who asks about people: “Who is your teacher?”
Why asks for reasons: “Why are you happy?”
How asks about the way something happens: “How do you go to school?”
Question words are usually at the beginning of a question. Using them correctly helps students speak and write English more confidently.
Sample Vocabulary
What
Where
When
Who
Why
How
Which
Whose
How many
How much
Learning Outcomes
After learning this topic, students will be able to:
Identify common English question words.
Ask and answer simple questions using question words.
Use question words correctly at the beginning of sentences.
Communicate effectively to get information about people, places, and things.
Improve speaking and listening skills through question-and-answer activities.
Benefits of the BoomWords Game
The BoomWords Game is a fun way to practice question words. The teacher says “Question Words,” and students take turns saying one — “What,” “Where,” “When,” “Who,” and so on. If a student repeats a word or takes too long, they say “Boom!” and sit down.
This game helps students:
Remember question words easily.
Speak English faster and more confidently.
Practice listening and thinking quickly.
Enjoy learning in a playful way.
Teachers can also create mini-dialogues or role-play activities where students ask and answer questions using the words they learned.
Teacher’s Comment
“Students learned how to use question words today. They practiced asking questions like ‘What is your name?’ and ‘Where do you live?’ The BoomWords game helped them remember the words and speak more confidently. Excellent participation!”
Student’s Comment
“I liked learning question words. Now I can ask my friends questions like ‘When is your birthday?’ and ‘Why are you happy?’ The BoomWords game was fun, and I liked saying the words quickly. I feel more confident asking questions in English.”
Example Sentences
What is your favorite color?
Where do you live?
When is your birthday?
Who is your best friend?
Why are you sad?
How do you go to school?
Which book do you like?
Whose bag is this?
How many pencils do you have?
How much water do you drink every day?
