Asking What ?s
You want to know what kind of cake is being served at your friend's birthday party. What do you ask them?
What kind of cake are you having for your birthday?
Your pencil has been stolen off of your desk. What do you ask the class?
Who took my pencil?
You can't find your hat. What do you ask your mom?
You can't remember what time recess starts. What do you ask your classmate?
When does recess start?
It is 7:00 pm and your dad says it is time to go to bed. You want to play on your video game some more. What do you ask dad?
Why do I have to go to bed so early?
You want to know what size shoes your friend wears because you would like to borrow some boots. What do you ask them?
What size shoes do you wear?
Your teacher tells the class that she will be absent tomorrow, but a substitute will be there in her place. What do you ask the teacher?
Who is the substitute teacher?
You need to go to the counselor's office at school but you have never been there before. What do you ask the yard duty?
Where is the counselor's office?
Your friends are having a discussion about their bedtimes. You say "I go to bed at 8:00 pm." What do you ask your friend?
When do you go to bed?
Your friend shows up to school with bright purple hair. What do you ask them?
Why did you dye your hair purple?
You go to the aquarium on a class trip but do not recognize the first fish you see. What do you ask the tour guide?
What kind of fish is that?
Your mother finds a plant knocked over at home. Dirt is spilled all over the floor. What does she ask?
Who knocked over my plant?
A friend told you today that they are moving, but they didn't give you any details. What do you ask them?
Where are you moving?
Your brother has a piano recital next week, but you want to make plans to see a movie with your friends. You need to be sure not to overlap the day and time. What do you ask your brother?
When is your piano recital?
Your new baby sister cries and cries all night long. What do you ask your parents?
Why does the baby cry so much?
There is a new student in your class. You would like to get to know them better. What do you ask them?
Someone from your doctor's office called and left you a voice message. They did not leave their name. When you call the office back, what do you ask?
Who called and left me this message?
Your friend has an awesome new backpack. You would love to go buy one too. What do you ask them?
Where did you buy that awesome backpack?
You want to get your teacher a birthday gift, but you don't know when her birthday is. What do you ask her?
When is your birthday?
Your best friend is not speaking to you. They seem upset. You don't remember having a fight. What do you ask them?
Why are you mad at me?
You are trying to teach your friend how to play a card game. You explain the directions but they still don't understand. What do you ask them?
What part of the directions are confusing you?
After having a party at your house, you find someone left their coat behind. You send a group text to all the party guests. What do you ask?
Who left their coat at my house?
Your parents tell you that they are planning a family vacation, and they say you will be excited to go. What do you ask them?
Where are we going?
You are telling your best friend about science camp. You explain about the fundraising and all the great activities you will do. They ask you a question. What do they say?
When are you going to science camp?
You have been asking for a pet elephant forever, but your parents always say no. What do you ask them?
Why can't I have a pet elephant?