Oral Activity
The teacher divides the class into two groups and then says words. The groups in turn say which question word matches the word said by the teacher. Each correct answer gets 1 point. The group with the most points is the winner.
Teacher: at the station. Teacher: Nick’s
Group A S1: where? Group A S2: whose?
Teacher: at noon. Teacher: Mary.
Group B S1: when? Group B S2: whose?
Teacher: Wrong! Who! Group B
doesn’t get a point.
Ex. 145. You are interviewing a famous actor. He tells you some things but you want
to know more.
1. I like reading books (What). ____What books do you like reading?__________________
2. I like spaghetti (pizza). _____Do you like pizza too?_______________________________
3. I go to the gim to keep fit. (How often). ___________________________________________
4. I can dance very well (sing). ____________________________________________________
5. I play musical instruments (What). _______________________________________________
6. I never get up early (What time). _________________________________________________
7. I visited Paris last year (London). ________________________________________________
8. I’ve got an expensive house (car). ________________________________________________
9. I buy expensive clothes. (Where). ________________________________________________
10. I’m going on tour of Europe soon (Japan). ________________________________________
11. I live in America (Where). _____________________________________________________
12. I go to parties (How often). ____________________________________________________
Subject questions
If who, which or what are the subject of the question, we do not put the verb in question form.
subject object subject object
Harryloves Jane.
Jane loves Bob.
Who
loves Jane (Not who does love...)
Who
does Jane love?
Ex. 146. Make questions for the following sentences.
1. Who _______came last night____________? John came late last night.
2. Where ________________________________? Fish live in the water.
3. What _________________________________? Birds fly in the air.
4. Who _________________________________? John telephoned a week ago.
5. When ________________________________? John telephoned a week ago.
6. Which of you __________________________? All of us want to help.
7. Who____________________________to her ? John and Sue sent a letter to her.
8. What ________________________________? They sent her some flowers.
9. Who ______________________________Sue? Paul invited Sue.
10. Who _____________Ann _______________? Ann met Tony.
11. Which dress __________________________? She bought the red dress.
Ex. 147. Write questions to which the bold type words are the answers.
His name is John Page. He’s from Portsmouth, England. He is a bank clerk. He’s 24 years old. He’s got one sister. His sister’s name is Sarah. He likes rock music and heavy metal. His favourite group is “Iron Maiden”.
1. _______What is his name? _________ 5. ___________________________?
2. _________________________________? 6. ___________________________?
3. _________________________________? 7. ___________________________?
4. _________________________________? 8. ___________________________?
Ex. 148. Fill in “why”, “what”, “which”, “who”, ‘how often”, “where”.
Inspector: Will you answer some questions, please?
Suspect: 1) __What_ do you want to know?
Inspector: 2) _______ were you at 10 o’clock last night?
Suspect: I was at the cinema.
Inspector: 3) ___________ cinema were you at?
Suspect: “The Embassy” in Temple Street.
Inspector: And 4) _________ was the film that you saw?
Suspect: I can’t remember what it was called, I’m afraid.
Inspector: 5) _____________ did you go with?
Suspect: No one. I went on my own.
Inspector: 6) ______________ do you go to the cinema?
Suspect: Not very often. I prefer the theatre.
Inspector: So 7) ________ did you decide to go yesterday?
Suspect: It was a film I’ve always wanted to see.
Inspector: Then 8) _________ can’t you remember what it was called?
Ex. 149. Ask the questions to which the bold type words are the answers.
Tom has been in London for two years. He studies at the university. He wants to be a lawyer. He lives in a small flat. It belongs to his uncle, Lucas. Tonight, his friend Tony has invited Tom to a party. Tony’s sister is getting engaged to Steve Johnson, a friend of theirs. Steve works with Tony as a shop assistant. Tom is going to meet Susan at Victoria Station at 8.00. He must be there on time because if he isn’t, Susan will be angry with him. Tom likes Susan but Susan likes Tony.
Example: How long has Tom been in London? For two years.
Ex. 150. Complete the correct word.
1. ____C____ did you buy that skirt? Last week. 6. __________________are you late? I overslept.
A) Who B) Where C) When A) Why B) Who C) How
2. ____________________is the black car? John’s. 7. ____________________is John? He’s upstairs.
A) Who B) Whose C) Which A) Who B) Where C) What
3. ___________ do you travel abroad? Every year. 8. ___________________is the Philips TV? $150.
A) How many B) How C) How often A) How B) How many C) How much
4. _______________________is your name? Ted. 9. ___________have you been here? Two weeks.
A) Where B) Why C) What A) How long B) How much c) How many
5. __________________________ are you? Nine. 10. _______________is your car? The white one.
A) How old B) How long C) How much A) Which B) When C) Whose
Ex. 151. Complete the reporter’s interview with Susan Star’s secretary.
R: 1) What time does Susan wake up?
S: Susan wakes up at 9 o’clock.
R: 2) ______________________________
S: She has breakfast in bed.
R: 3) ______________________________
S: She starts work at 11 o’clock.
R: 4) ______________________________
S: No, she goes to work by taxi.
R: 5) ______________________________
S: Yes, she works in Hollywood.
R: 6) ______________________________
S: Yes, she usually goes to bed late.
R: 7) ______________________________
S: She lives with her mother.
R: 8) ______________________________
S: No, she isn’t married.
R: 9) ______________________________
S: Two sisters and one brother.
R: 10) ______________________________
S: Their names are Helen, Mary and John.