Question Stems

Worksheet Description

This worksheet features a list of question stems that are incomplete, prompting the student to finish each question creatively. The stems are designed with the initial words of common question starters such as “Who do you,” “What do you,” and “Where do you,” among others. The task set by the directions is for students to formulate complete questions, utilizing the stems provided. The accompanying illustration of a child with a backpack suggests the activity might be aimed at younger learners who are practicing the formulation of questions.

The goal of this worksheet is to help students practice creating questions in English, which is a fundamental skill in both written and spoken communication. It teaches them to think about how different questions require different types of information in response, depending on the interrogative word used. By completing this worksheet, students will also become familiar with the sentence structures typical of English-language questions. Furthermore, the exercise can enhance students’ critical thinking as they must consider the context and type of information needed to complete each question meaningfully.