Help your students master Wh- question words with this engaging set of task cards designed for elementary ESL/EFL learners. Students choose the correct question word—What, Where, When, Why, Who, or How—to complete each sentence correctly. The cards include both present and past tense questions, making them perfect for grammar practice, speaking warm-ups, and small-group review.
These cards are ideal for building confidence in forming open-ended questions, improving sentence comprehension, and strengthening everyday communication skills. They can be used as a center activity, partner task, small-group station, exit ticket, or quick progress check.
What’s Included
- 35 Wh- question task cards with three choices each + cover card
- Student recording sheet
- Teacher answer key / self-correction sheet
Skills Covered
- Choosing the correct Wh- question word
- Understanding question structure in Present & Past Simple
- Grammar comprehension and vocabulary development
- Speaking and listening readiness
- Critical thinking about context clues
Classroom Uses
- Grammar centers – great for independent practice
- Small-group lessons – discuss answer choices together
- Warm-up or exit tickets – quick check of question-word understanding
- Partner practice – students take turns reading cards aloud
- Assessment – informal, low-pressure grammar review
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- Self-checking grammar tasks for ELLs
Pair It With
For additional question-forming practice, pair these task cards with the Wh- Question Posters . Display the posters for visual reinforcement and use the task cards for hands-on grammar application. This pairing helps students see, understand, and use question words with confidence.
Also Available on Teachers Pay Teachers
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How to Assemble & Use This Resource
This is a full-color PDF digital download. No physical product will be shipped.
- Print the task cards, recording sheet, and answer key.
- Laminating the cards is recommended for repeated classroom use.
- Cut and store the cards on a keyring or in a small container.
- Provide recording sheets for independent or partner practice.
Once assembled, these Wh- question task cards can be used year after year as a reliable grammar and speaking practice tool for your ESL classroom.