Level 04 – Step 03 : Question Words — Why (Why are you sad? Why did she cry?)
/Level 04 – Step 03 : Question Words — Why (Why are you sad? Why did she cry?)
＜🚪 Let’s Begin＞ 🦉Professor Owl: Today we will learn about the question word “Why.”
/＜🚪 Let’s Begin＞ 🦉Professor Owl: Today we will learn about the question word “Why.”
🐧Igupen: Why? That asks for a reason, right? Like, Why are you sad?
/🐧Igupen: Why? That asks for a reason, right? Like, Why are you sad?
🦉Professor Owl: Ho Ho Ho. Yes — “Why” asks for reasons or causes. We use it to learn why something happens or how someone feels.
/🦉Professor Owl: Ho Ho Ho. Yes — “Why” asks for reasons or causes. We use it to learn why something happens or how someone feels.
📚 Lesson
/📚 Lesson
What does “Why” ask?
/What does “Why” ask?
• “Why” asks for a reason or cause: Why are you sad?
/• “Why” asks for a reason or cause: Why are you sad?
• Use “Why” with be, do/does/did, or other verbs: Why did she cry? Why is the dog barking?
/• Use “Why” with be, do/does/did, or other verbs: Why did she cry? Why is the dog barking?
How to make a “Why” question
/How to make a “Why” question
• Put “Why” at the start of the sentence: Why + auxiliary + subject + main verb? → Why did he leave?
/• Put “Why” at the start of the sentence: Why + auxiliary + subject + main verb? → Why did he leave?
• If the sentence uses be: Why + be + subject? → Why are you tired?
/• If the sentence uses be: Why + be + subject? → Why are you tired?
Quick checks inside the lesson
/Quick checks inside the lesson
• Statement: She cried because she lost her toy. → Question: Why did she cry?
/• Statement: She cried because she lost her toy. → Question: Why did she cry?
• Statement: He is tired because he ran a lot. → Question: Why are you tired?
/• Statement: He is tired because he ran a lot. → Question: Why are you tired?
🦉Professor Owl’s one-point tip
/ 🦉Professor Owl’s one-point tip
Start with “Why” and think: What reason or cause do I want? This helps you choose the right verb and time (present, past).
/Start with “Why” and think: What reason or cause do I want? This helps you choose the right verb and time (present, past).
＜🌼 Sample Sentences＞
/＜🌼 Sample Sentences＞
No.01 Why are you sad?
/No.01 Why are you sad?
No.02 Why did she cry?
/No.02 Why did she cry?
No.03 Why is the baby sleeping?
/No.03 Why is the baby sleeping?
No.04 Why did the dog bark last night?
/No.04 Why did the dog bark last night?
No.05 Why are you late?
/No.05 Why are you late?
No.06 Why does the tree lose leaves?
/No.06 Why does the tree lose leaves?
No.07 Why did Tom laugh?
/No.07 Why did Tom laugh?
No.08 Why is the water cold?
/No.08 Why is the water cold?
No.09 Why do you like that game?
/No.09 Why do you like that game?
No.10 Why will they leave early?
/No.10 Why will they leave early?
＜🎓 Practice exercises ＞
/＜🎓 Practice exercises ＞
Note: Think first, then check the answers.
/Note: Think first, then check the answers.
Q1: Change to a question: She is sad because she lost the game.
/Q1: Change to a question: She is sad because she lost the game.
Q2: Change to a question: He cried because he fell.
/Q2: Change to a question: He cried because he fell.
Q3: Make a “Why” question: (you / look / unhappy)
/Q3: Make a “Why” question: (you / look / unhappy)
Q4: Make a “Why” question: (they / leave / early)
/Q4: Make a “Why” question: (they / leave / early)
Q5: True or False: Use “Why did …” for past reasons.
/Q5: True or False: Use “Why did …” for past reasons.
Q6: Question and choices: Q6: Which question asks for a reason in the past? A) Why are you hungry? B) Why did she cry? C) Why will you go?
/Q6: Question and choices: Q6: Which question asks for a reason in the past? A) Why are you hungry? B) Why did she cry? C) Why will you go?
Q7: Change to a question: The lights went out because of the storm.
/Q7: Change to a question: The lights went out because of the storm.
Q8: Make a “Why” question: (the plant / die)
/Q8: Make a “Why” question: (the plant / die)
Q9: Change to a question: He is smiling because he won a prize.
/Q9: Change to a question: He is smiling because he won a prize.
Q10: Question and choices: Q10: Which asks for a reason now? A) Why do you study? B) Who is your teacher? C) What did you eat?
/Q10: Question and choices: Q10: Which asks for a reason now? A) Why do you study? B) Who is your teacher? C) What did you eat?
◆ Answers A1: Why is she sad?
/◆ Answers A1: Why is she sad?
A2: Why did he cry?
/A2: Why did he cry?
A3: Why do you look unhappy?
/A3: Why do you look unhappy?
A4: Why did they leave early? or Why will they leave early?
/A4: Why did they leave early? or Why will they leave early?
A5: True — use “Why did …” for asking about past reasons.
/A5: True — use “Why did …” for asking about past reasons.
A6: B is correct: Why did she cry?
/A6: B is correct: Why did she cry?
A7: Why did the lights go out?
/A7: Why did the lights go out?
A8: Why did the plant die? or Why is the plant dying?
/A8: Why did the plant die? or Why is the plant dying?
A9: Why is he smiling?
/A9: Why is he smiling?
A10: A is correct: Why do you study?
/A10: A is correct: Why do you study?
＜🦉 Closing ＞
/＜🦉 Closing ＞
🦉Professor Owl: Nice work. You can now use “Why” to ask for reasons and causes. Try asking “Why” questions gently when a friend seems sad — it helps you understand their feelings.
/🦉Professor Owl: Nice work. You can now use “Why” to ask for reasons and causes. Try asking “Why” questions gently when a friend seems sad — it helps you understand their feelings.
Try making five “Why” questions today about things you notice. Keep practicing and your questions will help you understand more about the world.
/Try making five “Why” questions today about things you notice. Keep practicing and your questions will help you understand more about the world.
