Was she there?

Question words
with was / were

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Question words with was / were

How was the How was the concert?

festival? When were you born?
Why was he at home?
It was Where were you yesterday?
great. What was the score? –
Who was she? –

Watch out!
We use was / were +
born to talk about birth.
When were you born?
NOT When are you born?
Listen to the grammar
examples. Repeat.
Complete the rule.
Why was he at school
We make questions with
on Saturday? question words plus the
Who was he? be
simple past form of _____.
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Question words with was / were

Complete the sentences with the question words in the box.

How old When When Where Where Who Who Why

Who
________ was the woman in your kitchen?
How
1 “________ was the party?” “It was great, thanks!”
Where were your parents last weekend?
2 ________
Why
3 ________ were you late yesterday morning?
When
4 ________ was Sofia in New York?
What
5 ________ was your favorite toy when you were little?
Who
6 ________ was your favorite actor in elementary school?
Where were you two hours ago?
7 ________
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Question words with was / were

Read the fact files. Write questions and answers.

Who was Albert Einstein

Who / Albert Einstein? _____________________?
He was a scientist
_______________________________________.
Where was he from
1 Where / he from? ________________________?
Name: Albert Einstein
_______________________________________.
He was from Germany Profession: Scientist
Nationality: German
When was he born Date of birth: March 14th, 1879

2 When
He was/ he born?
born on _________________________?
March 14th, 1879
_______________________________________.
What nationality was Amy Winehouse
She was
3 What British / Amy Winehouse?
nationality
Why was she famous
_______________________________________?
She was a singer Name: Amy Winehouse
Profession: Singer
_______________________________________.
When was her birthday Nationality: British
Her birthday
4 Why was on_______________________?
/ she famous? September 14th Date of birth: September 14th, 1983