Language function: asking questions

Grammar focus: subject/object questions

Quick Fix 23 subject/object questions

LEVEL: TEACHER WORKSHEET

George saw Lucy.

object question: Who did George see? - Lucy.
subject question: Who saw Lucy? - George did.

In subject questions the word order is the same as in statements.

TASK. Write questions for the statements below. The underlined phrases are answers.

1. Harry won 200 dollars. What did Harry win?

2. Mr Kowalski went to Greece last year. Who went to Greece last year?

3. Andrew sold his old car. What did Andrew sell?

4. My father is going to marry again. Who is going to marry again?

5. The government rejected the proposal. Who rejected the proposal?

6. The board have decided to appoint new CEO. What have the board decided to do?

7. My wife is pregnant. Who is pregnant?

8. Jeremy applied for a big loan. What did Jeremy apply for?

9. My grandmother has never been abroad. Who has never been abroad?

10. I am meeting the General Manager today. Who are you meeting today?

11. Marvin gave me a lift home. Who gave you a lift home?

12. Mrs Harris always has lunches with Mr Parker. Who does Mrs Harris always have lunches with?

13. John shares a flat with Annabel. Who shares a flat with Annabel?

14. My secretary has already sent the report. What has your secretary already done?

15. I have to postpone our meeting. What do you have to postpone?

16. A colleague of mine invited me to her party. Who invited you to the party?

17. Susan wants to give up her job. Who wants to give up a job?

18. Mr Wall has opened an off-licence. What has Mr Wall opened?

19. Ella loves thrillers. What does Ella love?

20. His father hates shopping for clothes. Who hates shopping for clothes?

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