In this concept, students will learn about questions words used in sentences. These words are also referred to as wh question words. It also teaches the students the difference between various question words.
The students will learn the following:
Every concept is taught to class 5 English students with the help of examples, illustrations, and concept maps. Once you go through a concept, assess your learning by solving the two printable worksheets at the page’s end. Download the Question Words worksheet and check your answers with the worksheet solutions for the concept Question Words provided in PDF format.
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How to Form Questions in English?
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When an auxiliary verb is used in the question, the pattern is as follows:
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When an auxiliary verb is not used in the question, the pattern is as follows:
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Sentences can easily be changed into questions by following the method given below.
Statement: Samuel did win the race last year.
Question: Did Samuel win the race last year?
Notice the auxiliary is placed before the subject of the sentence. This changes the sentence into a question statement.
Sometimes the word ‘what’ may be used to begin an exclamatory sentence as well. In such cases, ‘what’ is not used as a question word. Don’t consider such sentences to be questions as these sentences do not ask for an answer. Instead, exclamatory sentences only show the emotion one’s emotions.
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What a wonderful picture! ✅
What a wonderful picture? ❌
A sentence refers to a set of words that:
There are four kinds of sentences:
A. Declarative Sentence
Examples:
Positive Sentence | Negative Sentence |
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1) I like tea. | 1) I do not like tea. |
2) We watched the show last night. | 2) We did not watch the show last night. |
B. Interrogative Sentences
Examples:
Positive Sentence | Negative Sentence |
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1) Do you like to watch TV? | 1) Don’t you like to watch TV? |
2) Why did you eat the whole pie alone? | 2) Why didn’t you eat the whole pie alone? |
C. Imperative Sentences
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Positive Sentence | Negative Sentence |
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1) Sit down! | 1) Don’t sit down! |
2) Give her tea. | 2) Don’t give her tea. |
D. Exclamatory Sentence
Sentences that express strong emotions, surprise, excitement or pain are called exclamatory sentences. They always end with an exclamation mark.
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Each sentence is punctuated based on the type of sentence it is. Remember the kinds of sentence.
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Kind of Sentence | Purpose | Example | Punctuation Mark |
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Declarative | Statement:
It tells us something. |
John likes Mary. | (.) |
Interrogative | Question:
It asks us something. |
Does Mary like cupcakes? | (?) |
Imperative | Command:
It tells us to do something. |
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(?) |
Exclamatory | Exclamation:
It expresses surprise. |
What a funny story it was! | (!) |
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