How to learn English: Past Questions with Wh- Words

Learn how to ask questions about the past in English using who, what, where, when, why, and how (5W1H)! In this English grammar lesson, you'll learn the simple formula for making past-tense questions with did, as well as when to use was and were.

Whether you're an English beginner or an intermediate learner, this lesson will help you ask clearer questions, talk about past events, tell stories, and have deeper conversations in English.

📚 In this lesson, you'll learn:

How to form past-tense questions with did

How to use who, what, where, when, why, and how

The correct question structure: Question word + did + subject + base verb

Why "Where did you went?" is incorrect and "Where did you go?" is correct

When who can be the subject without using did

How to use was and were correctly

Common mistakes to avoid when asking questions in the past

How to use past-tense questions in everyday conversations and storytelling

🗣️ Practice in the comments!

Write your own past-tense questions using:
WHO + WHERE + WHY

For example:

Who did you meet yesterday?

Where did you go last weekend?

Why did you call your friend?

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Now you can learn English quickly by yourself at home for free step by step! This video gives you a topic for conversation, something to speak about, as well as some words and phrases to use. Great for teachers and students of English as a second language (ESL) both in the classroom and as self-study.