Wh- questions with to be follow the order Wh- word plus am, is, or are, plus the subject, as in where is or what is your name. The Wh- word always goes at the start of the question, never after the subject.
Grammar Rule
The order is Wh- word + verb (am/is/are) + subject, like Where is, never Where you are.
To Be Wh- Questions: Structure
| Word | Asks about | Example |
|---|---|---|
| What | things | What is your name? What are these? |
| Where | places | Where are you from? |
| Who | people | Who is that man? |
| How old | age | How old are you? |
Remember: the Wh- word always goes at the start of the question.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below forming the correct Wh- question with to be. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
Verb to be – Wh- Questions (What, Where, Who, How old)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the word order for Wh- questions with to be?
The order is Wh- word plus am, is, or are, plus the subject, as in where is your friend.
Can you say where you are instead of where are you?
No. The verb must come before the subject in a question, so the correct order is where are you.
What does what ask about with to be?
What asks about things, as in what is your name or what are these.
What does how old ask about?
How old asks about age, as in how old are you.