Answering Simple Questions

What are we learning today?

You will learn to answer simple questions with the right information.

Explanation

• Match the question word with the answer.
• Why asks for a reason.
• When asks for a time.
• Where asks for a place.
• How asks for a way.
• For did-questions, give a short answer: Yes, she did. No, she didn't.

Examples

1. When did she start? - At the age of eight.
2. Where was her first big competition? - In Athens, in 2004.
3. Did she do other sports? - Yes, she did.

Remember!

• Do not answer "When?" with a place.
• Answer "Did you ...?" with "did", not "does".

Check yourself

1. Which question word asks for a reason?
2. What is a short answer to "Did you play?" if the answer is yes?