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Why question words are a good first set to drill

Many learners of English get stuck on who, what and which long before they can build a full sentence, so a small stack of question words flashcards is a useful place to start. Each card pairs a word with the kind of answer it asks for, which is the part textbooks often skip.

Covers the usual set: who, what, when, where, why, how and which.
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Example English question word flashcards

Which word asks for a reason or cause?Why. It is answered with 'because' or 'so that', as in 'Why are you late?'

Which question word asks about a place?Where. It asks for a location, as in 'Where is the library?'

Which question word asks about a time or date?When. It asks for a time, day or date, as in 'When does the test start?'

Which question word chooses one item from a known group?Which. It asks for a choice from options already in mind, as in 'Which bus goes downtown?'

Which question word asks about a person?Who. It asks for a person or people, as in 'Who wrote this poem?'

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Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner, so your practice time goes to the words that need it most.

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The tool builds question and answer pairs from the text it reads in your file.

Review on a schedule

Spaced repetition brings back the cards you find hard more often than the ones you know.

If you were hoping for a ready-made printable set, DeckOwl works differently. It builds cards from your own lesson, so the examples match the sentences your teacher uses and the vocabulary you actually need to learn.

Start with the six core words, then add which and whose once those feel familiar. Review a few cards each day rather than the whole list in one sitting.

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Frequently asked questions

Which question words should a beginner learn first?

Most beginner courses start with who, what, where, when, why and how. Add which and whose after those feel automatic, and practice a small set for a few minutes each day.

What is the difference between who and whom?

Who is used for the subject of a question, as in 'Who called?'. Whom is used for the object, as in 'To whom did you write?'

Can I export these flashcards to Anki or print them?

Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV is part of the Plus plan, and the Free plan lets you study in the browser without exports. Once you upgrade, you can export a PDF to print.

Is there a limit on the free plan?

The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and needs no credit card to start. Students can get 40% off a paid plan with a school email.

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