A1 Reading Wh-questions

Warm-up

Spot the WH- words

Tap/click each word you see in the box that is a WH- question word. Some words are distractors — don't pick them.

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Mini-Story 1 · Navy Base Life

Read & Color-Code

Highlight parts of the text. Choose a WH- type, then drag over the words to color them OR click the marked words to toggle.

Who
What
When
Where
Why
How

Every morning at 06:30, Sailor Ana drinks coffee in the mess hall. She checks the duty list and prepares the rescue boat. Today the sea is calm, so the training schedule is full. The group practices navigation and safety routines before lunch.

In the afternoon, Ana helps a new trainee check the ropes and explains procedures. They practice radio calls to learn clear communication. Ana smiles because training helps the crew work safely — that is the reason she loves her job.

Comprehension — 5 short questions

1) Who drinks coffee at 06:30?
2) Where does she drink coffee?
3) What does Ana prepare in the morning?
4) When does the team practice signals?
5) Why does Ana like her job?

Build the Question — Task 1

Use the tiles to make a good question about time.
Reading Goal
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Mini-Story 2 · On the Ship

Read & Color-Code / Choose

Practice the same highlighting task in a new text OR choose the best WH- question for short answers.

On Monday afternoon, the crew checks safety gear on deck. Luis counts life jackets near the lifeboats. The officer explains the plan and asks for questions.

Later, the team practices flag signals and radio messages at 15:00. They test the emergency lights and rehearse moving people to the muster point. Luis helps a new sailor learn how to fold a life jacket and how to secure a line properly.

Comprehension — 5 short questions

1) When does the crew check safety gear?
2) Who counts life jackets?
3) Where are the life jackets?
4) What does the officer do during the check?
5) How do they practice communication?

Build the Question — Task 2

Make a question to ask about place.

Multiple Choice

A) “On Monday afternoon.” — What is the best WH- question?
B) “Near the lifeboats.” — What is the best WH- question?
C) “To stay safe.” — What is the best WH- question?
Reading Goal
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Final Challenge

Mystery on the Pier

Read the note or short clues. Ask the best question to get the missing information.

“Hello team, the inspection starts at _____ in the engine room. Please come with your ID cards.”

1) What question do you ask?

“The boxes are near the _____ — someone moved them.”

2) What question do you ask?

“There will be a meeting with the captain _____ — add it to your calendar.”

3) What question do you ask?

“We need the keys to the storage for _____ — the toolbox is locked.”

4) What question do you ask?