Interrogative Words Worksheet
A Grade 8 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using interrogative words (who, what, where, when, why, which, whose, whom, how) in sentences.
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Interrogative Words Practice
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Interrogative words are used to ask questions. They include 'who,' 'what,' 'where,' 'when,' 'why,' 'which,' 'whose,' 'whom,' and 'how.' Understanding their correct usage is crucial for clear communication.
1. Choose the correct interrogative word to complete the sentence: is your favorite subject in school?
Who
What
Where
When
2. did you put my keys?
Why
How
Where
Whose
Complete each sentence with the most appropriate interrogative word (who, what, where, when, why, which, whose, whom, how).
3. are you going to the library?
4. book did you borrow from the shelf?
5. can help me with this difficult math problem?
6. is the capital of Canada?
7. Write a question using the interrogative word 'why' related to historical events.
8. Construct a sentence that correctly uses the interrogative pronoun 'whom'.
Indicate whether each statement about interrogative words is true or false.
9. 'How' is an interrogative adverb used to ask about the manner or way something is done.
True
False
10. 'Whose' is an interrogative pronoun that indicates possession.
True
False
11. Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about a recent event or experience. After your paragraph, write three different questions about your paragraph using at least three different interrogative words. Underline the interrogative words in your questions.
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