Answering Simple Questions
When someone asks us a question, we listen carefully and give an answer that matches the question.
A simple answer can sometimes be one word. It can also be a short sentence when more information is needed.
Learning Objectives
- Listen carefully to a question.
- Understand what information the question asks for.
- Give simple and suitable answers.
- Speak clearly when answering.
Listening Before Answering
Before answering, listen to the complete question. Think about what the person is asking and then give the answer.
Question: What is your name?
Answer: My name is Aman.
Simple Questions and Answers
Q: Where do you live?
A: I live in Delhi.
Q: What do you like?
A: I like drawing.
Q: Who is your teacher?
A: My teacher is Mrs. Sharma.
Short Answers
Some questions can have short answers.
Q: Are you ready?
A: Yes.
Q: Is this your book?
A: Yes, it is.
Common Mistakes
- Do not answer before listening to the complete question.
- Make sure your answer matches the question.
- Speak clearly enough for others to understand.
- Ask for the question again if you did not hear it.
Practice
1. What is your name?
2. Where do you live?
3. What is your favourite colour?
4. Who is your teacher?
Try It Yourself
Ask a family member to ask you five simple questions. Listen to each question and answer it in a complete and clear way.
Quick Revision
- Listen carefully before answering.
- Understand what the question asks.
- Give an answer that matches the question.
- Speak clearly and confidently.
Next Step
Now that you can ask and answer simple questions, the next lesson will bring these skills together in everyday conversations.