Who, What, When, Where, and Why

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When you work with the 5 Ws – Who, What, When, Where, and Why – certain words usually go with each of them. Who usually needs a name or a person noun (James, brother, sister, teacher). What usually needs a thing (shoe, dress, peach). When usually needs a time word (today, yesterday, June, Tuesday). Where usually needs a place word (zoo, house, school). Lastly, Why needs a reason or explanation (I want to learn to speak English, I did not sleep well, I need to buy groceries).

Match each of the following Ws with the correct word or idea.