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Question Words
In Part 2 of the TOEIC test, it is useful to know the meaning of different question words. This can help
you identify the correct response.
Exercise 1
Complete the statements.
1. Questions beginning What
2. Questions beginning When
3. Questions beginning Where
4. Questions beginning Who or Whose
5. Questions beginning Why
6. Questions beginning Which

a. ask about a person or job (e.g., Miss. Smith, the manager).

b. ask about an alternative (e.g., fish or meat).
c. ask about a location or place (e.g., in Room 12, in the park).
d. ask about an activity (e.g., a meeting).
e. ask about a time or date (e.g., 10 oclock, May 11).
f. ask about a reason (e.g., because of bad weather).

1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___

Exercise 2
Complete the statements.
1. Questions beginning How
2. Questions beginning How long
3. Questions beginning How often
4. Questions beginning How far
5. Questions beginning How much
6. Questions beginning How many

a. ask about price (e.g., $10).

b. ask about a method (e.g., by train).
c. ask about frequency (e.g., once a day).
d. ask about distance (e.g., three kilometers).
e. ask about number (e.g., 10 people, 3 tickets).
f. ask about a length of time (e.g., one week).

1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___

Exercise 3
Complete each question using a question word.
1. ___________ did you speak to about getting a pay raise?
2. ___________ do you think the estimate will be to renovate this office?
3. ___________ of the three quotes is the most competitive?
4. ___________ does it take to get from Philadelphia to Boston by train?
5. ___________ is that cell phone on top of the copy machine?
6. ___________ new jobs will be created as a result of this investment?

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Answers
Exercise 1: 1. d, 2. e, 3. c, 4. a, 5. f, 6. b
Exercise 2: 1. b, 2. f, 3. c, 4. d, 5. a, 6. e
Exercise 3: 1. Who, 2. How much, 3. Which, 4. How long, 5. Whose, 6. How many

Expansion activity
Write three possible responses (a, b, and c) for each question in Exercise 3.
1.

a. _________________________________________________________ .
b. _________________________________________________________ .
c. _________________________________________________________ .

2.

a. _________________________________________________________ .
b. _________________________________________________________ .
c. _________________________________________________________ .

3.

a. _________________________________________________________ .
b. _________________________________________________________ .
c. _________________________________________________________ .

4.

a. _________________________________________________________ .
b. _________________________________________________________ .
c. _________________________________________________________ .

5.

a. _________________________________________________________ .
b. _________________________________________________________ .
c. _________________________________________________________ .

6.

a. _________________________________________________________ .
b. _________________________________________________________ .
c. _________________________________________________________ .

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