Asking When Questions
The word when is used to ask about time.
We use when when we want to know the time or occasion at which something happens.
Learning Objectives
- Understand what when asks about.
- Recognise simple when questions.
- Ask questions using when.
- Give simple answers about time.
Understanding When
We use when when we want to know when something happens.
The question asks about the time or occasion of going to school.
The question asks about the time or date of a birthday.
Simple When Questions
- When do you wake up?
- When do you go to school?
- When do you eat lunch?
- When is your birthday?
- When do you play?
Each question asks about when something happens.
Answering When Questions
Answer: I go to school in the morning.
The answer tells us the time of the activity.
Answer: My birthday is in June.
The answer gives the time or date information.
Time Words in Answers
A when question can be answered using simple time words or expressions.
- in the morning
- in the afternoon
- at night
- today
- tomorrow
- on Monday
- in June
The answer should match the time information being asked for.
Where or When?
When → Time
Use where for location and when for time.
Common Mistakes
- Use when when asking about time.
- Do not give a place when the question asks when something happens.
- Read the question carefully before answering.
- Use a suitable time word or expression in the answer.
Practice
1. When do you wake up?
2. When do you go to school?
3. Complete: ___ is your birthday?
4. Which question word asks about time?
Try It Yourself
Ask a family member three questions beginning with when. Listen carefully to the answers.
Quick Revision
- When asks about time.
- When can ask when an activity happens.
- Answers can use simple time words and expressions.
Next Step
Now that you can ask when questions, the next lesson will teach you how to ask questions using why.