Asking Sentences

First Grade

Asking sentences

Ask a questionEnd with a question markBegin with a question word:

-who -did-what -do-when -will-where -would-why -could-how -is

QuestionsExamples:

What time is it?Who is your teacher?What grade are you in?When does school start?Do you like reading or math better?

Remember that a telling sentence tells about something or someone. An asking sentence asks about something or someone.

Examples: I have a new pencil. (Telling)When did you get it? (Asking)

Let’s Practice!Can you tell if this is an asking or a telling sentence?I rode the bus to school today

Telling, so it gets a period.I rode the bus to school today.

How cold is the water

Asking, so it gets a question mark.How cold is the water?

When is your birthday

Asking, so it gets a question mark.When is your birthday?

My favorite season is winter

Telling, so it gets a period.My favorite season is winter.

Is your mother a good cook

Asking, so it gets a question mark.Is your mother a good cook?

Rabbits have long ears

Telling, so it gets a period.Rabbits have long ears.

Is this box of chocolates for me

Asking, so it gets a question mark.Is this box of chocolates for me?

Have you seen any good movies lately

Asking, so it gets a question mark.Have you seen any good movies lately?

My school has a large playground

Telling, so it gets a period. My school has a large playground.