Asking for Information

What are we learning today?

You will learn how to ask simple questions to get information.

Explanation

• Start with What, When, Where or How.
• The pattern is: question word + be/do + subject.
• With be only, put be before the subject: "Is it cold today?"
• Listen to the answer and check it: "So, it's a quarter past five, is that right?"

Examples

1. What time is your English lesson?
2. How do you spell your name?
3. Where are you from?
4. Can you repeat that please?

Remember!

• Use When for a date or a day.
• Use Where for a place.
• Use "Can you repeat that please?" when you do not hear.

Check yourself

1. Which question word do you use to ask about a date?
2. Ask your partner how to spell his or her name.