Question Words

What question word do we use to ask about time?

_______________________ are the characters in the story Pot of Gold?

Answer: The characters are Sandy, Bonny and the little man.

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__________________ did the story take place?

Answer: The story happened in Sandy and Bonny’s house.

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Which of these CANNOT be used to complete the question below?

______________________ did the story happen?

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______________________ did the story happen?

Answer: It happened one day when Bonny and Sandy were arguing.

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_________________ did the little man give Bonny and Sandy in the story?

Answer: The little man gave Bonny and Sandy two gold coins.

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_____________ is the question word we should use to ask about persons.

____________________ did Sandy and Bonny keep arguing?

Answer: They did not have the same liking for sheep.

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_______________ is the question word used to ask for the reason for doing something.

_____________________ did Sandy and Bonny treat the little man?

Answer: Sandy and Bonny treated the little man badly.

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