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Question Words Chart

Question words tell you what kind of answer to give.

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Question Words ChartName:Date:Question words tell you what kind of answer to give.Whoasks about a personWho is at the door?Grandma is at the door.Whatasks about a thingWhat is in the box?A ball is in the box.Whereasks about a placeWhere is the cat?The cat is under the bed.When123456789101112asks about a timeWhen do we eat lunch?We eat lunch at noon.Why?asks for a reasonWhy do you wear a coat?Because it is cold.Howasks about a way or how manyHow do you get to school?I ride the bus.k5printables.com · Sheet #35824601 · Aligned with Common Core SL.1.2

How to do it

  1. Read each question word.
  2. Say what kind of answer it wants.
  3. Answer the example question.

Teaching tip

Point to the chart when your child answers a when question with a place, then try again. This sheet is aligned with Common Core SL.1.2.

Question Words Chart for 1st grade (WH questions when and why), free printable
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About this chart

Who, what, where, when, why and how, with what each one asks about.

What kids practice

By first grade, kids know who, what and where questions. When and why are harder. When asks about time, like "in the morning" or "after lunch." Why asks for a reason, and the answer often starts with "because" or "to." These questions help kids understand stories, follow conversations and explain their thinking.

Watch for

  • Answering a when question with a place, like "at the park." Ask "But what time?"
  • Answering a why question with just "because." Ask "Because why?"
  • Guessing before listening to the whole question. Repeat the question slowly.

It's free to print, as many copies as you need. See the full WH questions when and why guide for 1st grade.

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