Question words

A: _________ taxis are there at the taxi stand?

B: There are four taxis at the taxi stand.

• How much

• How many

• How long

• How far

Answer explanation

How much > cost / money

How many > numbers

How long > time / minutes / hours

How far > kilometres (km) / metres (m)

A: ______ do you travel by bus when you go to Shatin?

B: I travel by bus every Monday (on Mondays).

• When

• What time

• What

• How often

Answer explanation

When > about time

How often > how many times (the frequency of the action)

What time > specific time of an action

A: I enjoy travelling by bus. Although travelling by MTR is fast, it is crowded.

______ is the best way for me?

B: I like travelling by MTR because it is convenient.

• Where

• Which

• How many

• Who

 

A: _____ do you go to your Grandma's house?

B: I go to my Grandma's house on foot.

• What

• When

• How

• What time

A: ______ do you travel by bus?

B: I travel by bus at 10:30 a.m.

• When

• What time

• What

• Where

Answer explanation

When > about time

What time > specific time of an action

A: _____ have you stayed at hospital?

B: I have stayed at hospital for 4 days.

• How far

• How long

• How often

• How many

A: _______ does it take from your school to Lai King MTR station?

B: It takes 15 minutes.

• How far

• How long

• How many

• How often

A: ______ is it from your school to the supermarket?

B: It's not far. It's 2 kilometres.

• How far

• How long

• How often

• How many

Answer explanation

How far > distance (km/m)

How long > duration (minutes / hours)

How often > the frequency of action

How many > numbers

A: _____ does Ambie play the violin?

B: Ambie plays the violin twice a week.

• What

• Who

• How often

• Which

A: ______ is the public toilet?

B: It's in the country park.

• What

• Which

• Where

• Who