Question words in English are an important part of the language. They are used to form questions and to gain a better understanding of the answers given. Question words commonly include ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘when’, ‘where’, ‘why’, and ‘how’. Knowing these words and how to use them correctly is essential for effective communication in English.

[Scroll Down for Download Link]

Easy English Question Words – Download Free Book

Read More: Make Compound Words Printable Worksheets for Grade 1

How Many

how many question words with examples for kids

Learn to ask ‘How Many’ questions easily

quantitycount nouns

Q. How many cookies do you want?

A. A Few

Q. How many cousins have you got?

A. 2

How Much

Understand ‘How Much’ with fun examples

Price – quantity of nouns

Q. How much are the apples?

A. $ 2.89

Q. How much milk do you want?

A. a little

How Often

Learn about frequency using ‘How Often.’

Frequency

  • always
  • usually
  • often
  • sometimes
  • rarely
  • never
  • everyday
  • twice a week
  • Every Monday, once a week

How Old

Practice asking ‘How Old’ to talk about age

age

  • I am 4 years old
  • I am 25 years old
  • I am 80 years old

How

Learn how to use ‘How’ with adjectives

+ adjective/adverb manner

  • How high
  • How tall
  • How big
  • How far
  • How long
  • How cold/ hot

What

Learn to ask ‘What’ for things and actions

Things or actions

  • name
  • wardrobe
  • My favorite subject
  • My favorite food
  • paint
  • games
  • balls sports

What Time

Learn to tell time using ‘What Time’

Clock times

  • 15:03
  • 12:08
  • 9:00
  • 2:00
  • 12:20

When

Learn to ask ‘When’ for time and events

Time for Occasions

  • calendar
  • day
  • night
  • 25th December(Christmas)
  • Thursday
  • party balloons

Where

Practice asking ‘Where’ for different places

Places

  • earth
  • cinema
  • school
  • mountains scenery
  • garden

Which

Learn ‘Which’ to make simple choices

Choice Between Alternatives

  • pink or yellow?
  • coffee or tea?
  • this way or that way?

Who

Learn to ask ‘Who’ about people

People

  • Mother & child affection
  • friend
  • teacher
  • doctor
  • singer
  • sportsperson

Whose

Learn to ask ‘Whose’ for possession

Possession

Q. Whose pencil is this?

A. Mine

Q. Whose book is this?

A. My book

Question words in English help kids learn how to ask and answer clearly. They build communication, grammar, and speaking skills, making conversations easier and more meaningful for young learners. Follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube & Telegram! Join our Telegram group to request free printable resources and get updates on our latest content.

The worksheet is prepared by the Content Team to support educational success.

Read More:

About the Author

Sansriti Pandey

Sansriti Pandey holds a Master’s degree in French and has over two years of experience training students across CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE and state boards in language proficiency and preparatory exams. Her work at Kidpid.com blended educational insights with engaging language-learning content, guiding young readers through fun activities, skill-building drills and multilingual storytelling to make learning effective and enjoyable.

View All Articles