PRESENT SIMPLE: WH- QUESTIONS 2

QUESTION	DO / DOES	SUBJECT	VERB	ANSWER
Who	do	you	like?	(I / We like) Maria.
What	do	you	do on the weekend?	(I / We) hang out with friends.
Where	do	you	go on dates?	(I / We go to) the movies.
Why	do	you	go there?	It's fun
When	does	class	start?	(It starts at) 9:30.
How long	does	class	last?	(It lasts for) two hours.

You can also use who to ask these kinds of questions: Who has a boyfriend? Erin does. / i do.

WH- questions in the present simple tense are used to gather specific information about people, things, places, reasons, times, and durations. These questions start with a WH- word and are followed by the auxiliary verb "do" or "does," the subject, and the base form of the main verb. They help in obtaining detailed answers about everyday actions and situations.

Useful Expressions

1. Who - Used to ask about people.

   • Example: "Who is your best friend?"

2. What - Used to ask about things, activities, or information.

   • Example: "What do you do for a living?"

3. Where - Used to ask about places or locations.

   • Example: "Where do you live?"

4. Why - Used to ask about reasons.

   • Example: "Why do you like that book?"

5. When - Used to ask about time or dates.

   • Example: "When do you go to the gym?"

6. How Long - Used to ask about the duration or length of an activity.

   • Example: "How long do you study each day?"

Sentences

1. Who teaches your English class?
2. What time does the movie start?
3. Where do you usually go for vacation?
4. Why do they celebrate this holiday?
5. When do you usually have breakfast?
6. How long does it take to get to work?

Questions and Answers

Q: Who is your favorite author?
A: My favorite author is J.K. Rowling.

Q: What do you usually do on weekends?
A: I usually go hiking or meet friends.

Q: Where do you buy your groceries?
A: I buy my groceries at the local supermarket.

Q: Why do you enjoy reading novels?
A: I enjoy reading novels because they help me relax and escape into different worlds.

Q: When does your favorite TV show air?
A: My favorite TV show airs on Fridays at 8 PM.

Q: How long does your daily workout last?
A: My daily workout lasts about an hour.

Conversation

A: Hi Sarah, who do you usually have lunch with?

B: I usually have lunch with my colleagues. What about you?

A: I often have lunch by myself. Where do you and your colleagues go for lunch?

B: We go to a nearby café. Why do you eat alone?

A: I have a tight schedule, so I often eat at my desk. When do you usually take your lunch break?

B: I take my lunch break at noon. How long does your lunch break last?

A: My lunch break lasts about 30 minutes. Do you find it relaxing?

B: Yes, I do. It’s a nice break from work. How long have you been working in your current job?

A: I have been working here for three years.

B: That’s great! It sounds like you have a busy but rewarding job.

A: It is, indeed. Thanks for the chat!