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4.3. WH-Words

Dictionary

Draw

Una persona está dibujando en un papel.

Definition:

When you draw you make a picture with a pencil, a pen, crayons, etc.

Cuando dibujas haces un dibujo con un lápiz, un bolígrafo, lápices de cera, etc.

Example:

I have to draw a robot for my Arts class.

Tengo que dibujar un robot para mi clase de plástica.

Spanish word:

Dibujar.

Audio:

Due

Calendario del mes de enero.

Definition:

When something is due a date, it has to be finished by that date.

Cuando algo está previsto para una fecha tiene que estar terminado para esa fecha.

Example:

Homework is due next Monday.

Los deberes están previstos para el lunes/ Los deberes son para el lunes.

Spanish word:

Previsto, programado.

Audio:

Interview

Dos periodistas están en la calle entrevistando a una persona.

Definition:

In an interview someone asks you questions.

En una entrevista alguien te hace preguntas.

Example:

You have to interview your partner.

Tienes que entrevistar a tu compañero.

Spanish word:

Entrevista, entrevistar.

Audio:


Item

Hay un bloque de lego.

Definition:

An item is an object or thing.

Un artículo es un objeto o cosa.

Example:

Choose only one item.

Elige solo un artículo.

Spanish word:

Objeto.

Audio:

Overslept

Una mano está apagando una alarma.

Definition:

Overslept is the past tense of oversleep. When you oversleep you sleep more than you expected.

Me quedé dormido es el pasado de quedarse dormido. Cuando te quedas dormido duermes más de lo que esperabas.

Example:

I overslept and I was not on time for my first class.

Me quedé dormido y no llegué a tiempo a mi primera clase.

Spanish word:

Quedarse dormido.

Audio:

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Now you know how you can organise your time effectively, but can you ask questions in English?

Later on, you will have to ask and answer questions about your flipbooks.

Start with this presentation about your favourite subject at school and become an expert in questions!

Lectura facilitada

Read

You know how to organise your time.

Tu ya sabes organizar tu tiempo.

You will learn about questions in English.

Tú aprenderás sobre las preguntas en inglés.

You will ask questions and

Tú preguntarás.

You will answer questions.

Tú responderás preguntas.

Start with this presentation.

Empezamos con esta presentación.

This presentation is about school subjects.

Esta presentación es de asignaturas del colegio.

You will be an expert!

Tú serás un experto.

1. WH-Words

Let’s watch the following video to learn about wh-words.

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Audio explanation

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In the language you use in class, you usually ask questions.

Have a look at these examples before you have the explanation to make them.

2. Classroom language

Do you remember these expressions we use in the classroom?

3. Explanation of Wh-words

Now you are ready to understand the explanation of questions in English. Read the following text.

Explanation of Wh- question words

In English there are YES/ NO questions and WH- QUESTIONS.

  • In YES/NO questions the answer is Yes or No.
  • In WH- QUESTIONS  the answer gives more information.
    • You use the Wh- question words: WHAT? WHO? WHEN? WHERE? WHICH? WHY?
    • Examples:
      • Who is your new English teacher? 
        My new English teacher is Ms Brown.
      • When is the next exam? 
        The next exam is next Thursday.

4. Let's practise asking questions

It is time to practise questions. Do you know the meaning of question words and how to ask questions? Choose among the following activities.

Option A: Match pictures and question words

Option B: Choose the right question word

Choose the right Wh- word to make questions:

  1. is the meaning of the word 'stapler'?
  2. is the gym?
  3. is the English exam?
  4. are you late?
  5. is your new science teacher?
  6. do you spell 'scissors'?

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Option C: Decide the best answer to the question

Option D: Interview your partner

AT SCHOOL...
1. When are you happy?
2. What are you good at?
3. Who are your friends
4. Why is studying important?
5. How do you organise your homework?
6. ...

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