Forming a "When" or "Where" Question

ALULA 员工, 更新于 October 12, 2023

  • "When" is a question word for time or a date.
  • "Where" is a question word for place or direction.
  • You can form a simple question, like this: "When is ...?" "Where is ...?"
  • You can form an object question like this: "When/Where" + helping verb + subject + verb.

We will learn how to form questions in simple present using "When" and "Where".

"When" Questions

You use the question word "When" to ask about time or a date.

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The simplest "When" question has this form: "When" + be verb + noun?
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Examples:

  • When is your birthday?

  • When is the meeting?

You can also form an object question using "When".

To form an object question using "When", use this structure: "When" + helping verb + subject + verb (base form).

Examples:

  • When does she arrive at school?

    Question word ("When") + helping verb ("does") + subject ("she") + verb ("arrive") + other words ?

  • When do they play football?

    Question word ("When") + helping verb ("do") + subject ("they") + verb ("play") + object ("football") ?

"Where" Questions

You use the question word "Where" to ask about a place or direction

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The simplest "Where" question has this form: "Where" + be verb + noun?
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Examples:

  • Where is my book?

  • Where are your friends?

You can also form an object question using "Where": "Where" + helping verb ("do" or "does") + subject + verb (base form).

Examples:

  • Where does John live?

    Question word ("Where") + helping verb ("does") + subject ("John") + verb ("live") ?

  • Where do we meet?

    Question word ("Where") + helping verb ("do") + subject ("we") + verb ("meet") ?

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