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Common mistakes when answering Who What When Where Why How questions.

Hey everyone! πŸ‘‹ Ever feel like you're nailing the '5 Ws and H' questions, but still miss the mark sometimes? πŸ€” It's super common! Let's break down the little mistakes that trip us up and get you acing those questions every time. πŸ’―
πŸ“– English Language Arts

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smith.paula37 Dec 28, 2025

πŸ“š Quick Study Guide

  • πŸ” Who: Identifies the person or group involved. Common mistake: Being too vague (e.g., 'someone' instead of 'the teacher').
  • πŸ—“οΈ What: Specifies the event or action. Common mistake: Describing the *how* instead of the *what*.
  • πŸ“ When: Indicates the time the event occurred. Common mistake: Not being specific enough (e.g., 'later' instead of '3 PM').
  • 🌍 Where: Specifies the location of the event. Common mistake: Giving a general location instead of a precise one (e.g., 'school' instead of 'the library').
  • ❓ Why: Explains the reason or cause. Common mistake: Confusing the cause with the effect.
  • πŸ› οΈ How: Describes the method or manner. Common mistake: Focusing on the result instead of the process.

Practice Quiz

  1. Which of the following is the MOST common mistake when answering a 'Who' question?
    1. A. Describing the location instead of the person.
    2. B. Being too vague about the person involved.
    3. C. Explaining the reason for their actions.
    4. D. Focusing on what the person did, not who they are.
  2. A student answers 'What happened?' with 'It happened quickly.' What's the primary mistake?
    1. A. Answering 'when' instead of 'what'.
    2. B. Answering 'how' instead of 'what'.
    3. C. Answering 'why' instead of 'what'.
    4. D. Answering 'where' instead of 'what'.
  3. If the question is 'When did the event take place?', which answer is MOST precise?
    1. A. Later that day.
    2. B. Sometime in the afternoon.
    3. C. July 14th, 2024, at 2:30 PM.
    4. D. Soon.
  4. What's the mistake in answering 'Where did it happen?' with 'Around town.'?
    1. A. The answer is too specific.
    2. B. The answer focuses on 'why'.
    3. C. The answer focuses on 'when'.
    4. D. The answer is too general.
  5. The question is 'Why did the bird fly away?' and the answer is 'Because it flew quickly.' What's the error?
    1. A. Confusing the cause with the method.
    2. B. Confusing the cause with the location.
    3. C. Confusing the cause with the effect.
    4. D. Confusing the cause with the time.
  6. If the question is 'How did they build the house?', and the answer is 'The house is beautiful', what's the mistake?
    1. A. Describing the result, not the process.
    2. B. Describing the location, not the process.
    3. C. Describing who built it, not the process.
    4. D. Describing when it was built, not the process.
  7. Which question word focuses on the REASON behind an event?
    1. A. Who
    2. B. When
    3. C. Why
    4. D. Where
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  1. B
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. C
  6. A
  7. C

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