Question Words Worksheet for 8-Year-Olds — Printable English Practice (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How)

Instructions

Read each section carefully and complete the activities. These exercises will help you become a super sleuth with question words!

Part 1: Match the Question Word

Draw a line to match the question word on the left with what it asks about on the right.

Part 2: Fill in the Blank

Choose the correct question word from the box to complete each sentence. You will use each word once.

1. _________________ is your favorite animal?
2. _________________ do you live?
3. _________________ are you laughing so much?
4. _________________ is the tallest person in your class?
5. _________________ is your birthday?
6. _________________ do you build a sandcastle?

Part 3: Ask the Questions!

Read the sentence below. Then, write three different questions about it using the question words provided.

The happy dog chased the red ball in the park.

1. (Who) _________________________________________________________________?

2. (What) _________________________________________________________________?

3. (Where) _________________________________________________________________?

Answer Key

Part 1: Match the Question Word

• 1. Who → C. Asks about a person
• 2. Where → A. Asks about a place
• 3. When → F. Asks about a time
• 4. Why → B. Asks for a reason
• 5. What → E. Asks about a thing or an action
• 6. How → D. Asks about the way something happens

Part 2: Fill in the Blank

1. What is your favorite animal?
2. Where do you live?
3. Why are you laughing so much?
4. Who is the tallest person in your class?
5. When is your birthday?
6. How do you build a sandcastle?

Part 3: Ask the Questions!

(Answers may vary slightly, but should be similar to these.)

1. (Who) Who chased the red ball in the park?
2. (What) What did the happy dog chase in the park? or What was the dog doing?
3. (Where) Where did the happy dog chase the red ball?