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LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the short passage then answer the questions being asked.
QUESTIONS
1. What two countries does the Channel go between?
2. What is the biggest problem in swimming the Channel?
3. Who is known as the "Queen of the Channel"?
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
What? and Which?
1. Use What + noun for general questions when there are many possibilities, and Which + noun when there is a small or limited number of possibilities.
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What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea? (many possibilities)
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Which language shall we use - Japanese or English? (two possibilities)
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2. We say What time...?, What kind(s) of ...? and What size...?
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What time is it in Japan?
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What kinds of bees do you know?
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What size are these shirts?
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3. Use Which of...+ pronoun or the.
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Which of them is the queen?
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Which of the answers do you know?
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4. We say Which one(s)...?
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Which one would you like?
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Which ones are worker bees?
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How...? Questions
1. Use How + an adjective or an adverb in questions.
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How cold is the water?
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How hungry are you?
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How late did you get home?
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2. Use How far...? to ask about distance.
Example:
One hour by plane.
How far did you drive?
600 kilometers.
3. Use How long...? to ask about time or length.
Example:
How long is the film?
It's two hours long.
How long is the canal?
About 200 kilometers.
Use How long does it take? to ask about how much time you need to go somewhere or do something.
Example:
There's a plane to Paris.
How long does it take?
One hour.
4. Use How often...? to ask about frequency.
Example:
How often do you go to the gym?
Every day. / Twice a week.
How often is Sam here?
He only comes on weekends. / Not very often.
5. Use How many...? with plural countable nouns.
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How many people have swum the Channel?
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How many tomatoes do we need?
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6. Use How much...? with singular uncountable nouns.
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How much flour shall we add?
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How much time do you need?
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7. Use How much...? without a noun to ask about the price or quantity of something.
Example:
How much does it cost?
Eleven euros.
How much did she eat?
A lot!
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. Direction: Look at the photos and make a question using "Which". Then, answer the question.
Example:
 sci-fi |  horror |  drama |
Question: Which type of movie do you like watching?
Answer: I like science-fiction and action movies because they're interesting and exciting.
 formal |  casual |  sporty |
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Question:
Answer:
 Singapore |  Paris, France |  New York City, USA |
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Question:
Answer:
B. Direction: Make two questions using "What" and "How" and let your mentor answer your question.
What
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How
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How far is it from London to Paris?