Ask and Learn: Question Words (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How) for Class 3  

This Grade 3 worksheet teaches learners how to use question words such as who, what, where, when, why and how to ask meaningful and grammatically correct questions. With exercises like fill-in-the-blanks, true or false, multiple-choice, sentence rewriting, and paragraph writing, students build curiosity, comprehension, and writing clarity.  

Why Question Words Matter in Grammar?

Question words help children explore ideas and information. For Grade 3 learners, mastering them is key because:  
1. They encourage curiosity and deeper understanding.  
2. They improve sentence framing and oral communication.  
3. They enhance reading comprehension and creative writing.  
4. They develop the habit of structured questioning in daily conversation.  

What’s Inside This Worksheet?  

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks  
Students fill in sentences with the correct question word from the box (who, what, where, when, why, how). Example: “Who is knocking at the door?”  

Exercise 2 – True or False  
Students decide whether the question words are used correctly in each sentence.  

Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice Questions  
Students choose the correct question word for each sentence.  

Exercise 4 – Sentence Rewriting  
Students replace incorrect question words with correct ones and rewrite sentences.  

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing  
Students write a paragraph describing how they celebrated a festival, using all six question words appropriately.  

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)  

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks  
1. Who 
2. How 
3. When 
4. What 
5. Why 
6. Where 
7. Who 
8. When 
9. What 
10. Why  

Exercise 2 – True or False  
1. True 
2. False 
3. False 
4. True 
5. True 
6. True 
7. False 
8. True 
9. True 
10. False  

Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice Questions  
1. Who 
2. Who 
3. Why 
4. What 
5. When 
6. Where 
7. How 
8. Why 
9. Who 
10. When  

Exercise 4 – Sentence Rewriting  
1. Who is sitting beside you?  
2. Why do you brush your teeth in the morning?  
3. Why is your best friend calling you?  
4. What is your favorite color?  
5. Why are you crying?  
6. Why is the park near your house?  
7. Where is your bag kept?  
8. When do you go to school every day?  
9. How is your birthday?  
10. What is your favorite subject?  

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing  
Answers may vary. (Sample: I celebrated Diwali with my family. Who came to visit us? My cousins! What did we do? We lit Diya and made sweets. Where did we go? To our grandparents’ house. When did we start celebrating? In the evening. Why did we celebrate? To mark the festival of lights. How did I feel? Very happy!)  

This worksheet helps children practice all six question words through engaging, story-based grammar exercises that improve both speaking and writing fluency.  
Help your child become a confident communicator with this exciting Question Words worksheet!  

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