EXERCISES: QUESTION WORD BEFORE TO V
I. Choose A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
1. They don’t know _____ to preserve the natural beauty of their region.
A. what B. who C. where D. how
2. My classmates didn’t understand _____ to do.
A. what B. who C. where D. how
3. Tell me _____ to press the button. A. what B. when C. who D. where
4. My neighbour asked me _____ to use the dishwasher.
A. what B. why C. how D. which
5. The rules didn’t specify _____ to speak to in case of an emergency.
A. what B. who C. where D. how
6. My parents don’t know _____ to put the big sofa.
A. what B. who C. where D. how
7. I don't know _________ to talk to about improving the facilities in our neighborhood.
A. what B. who C. when D. how
8. I have no idea ________ to find the local craft village.
A. what B. which C. where D. when
9. Can you tell me ________ to prepare speciality dishes for the community event?
A. how B. why C. what D. which
10. Could you tell me ________ to do in unexpected fire situations?
A. what B. who C. where D. when
11. Could you tell me _________ to buy that handicraft? - At the local market.
A. who B. where C. how D. which
12. She wonders ________ to ask for help, her parents or her friends.
A. who B. where C. when D. how
13. She hasn't decided _________ to move to the new neighbourhood, because she's very busy with her
project at the moment. A. what B. when C. who D. why
14. Could you tell me _________ to do to cut down on eating too much fast food?
A. where B. which C. how D. what
15. I wonder ________ to receive the package, today or tomorrow.
A. when B. which C. where D. how
16. He has no idea ________ to create a handicraft from wool.
A. which B. how C. who D. what
II. Fill in the blanks with when, where, what, or how…. to complete the sentences.
1. Lisa has so many ingredients, but she doesn’t know _______ to make!
2. This city is so expensive. I don't know _______ to live.
3. John wants to marry his girlfriend, but he’s not sure _______ to propose.
4. Help! My room is infested with ants. I don’t know _______ to do!
5. Help us decide _______to go on vacation.
6. Do you know _______ to do if you are stung by a bee?
7. My husband and I are so busy these days. We don't know ____ to celebrate our anniversary.
8. She wants to speak French better, but I don’t know _______ to do that.
9. I don't know _______ to deal with this problem.
10. My sister wondered _______ to buy the best cakes.
11. Could you tell me _______ to do to get on well with my new neighbours?
12. They asked _______ to take out the rubbish, at 5 or 6 p.m.
13. He can't decide _______ to give his books to.
14. I don't know __________ to start the project.
15. Could you tell me __________ to find a good book?
16. She hasn't decided __________ to invite to the party.
17. They are not sure __________ to go for their vacation.
18. He wondered __________ to do in his free time.
19. I can't figure out __________ to solve this math problem.
20. We need to learn __________ to cook a traditional dish.
21. Do you know __________ to contact for more information?
22. I’m trying to decide __________ to buy for my friend's birthday.
23. Can you suggest __________ to ask for help?
24. She doesn't remember __________ to say during the interview.
25. He is confused about __________ to choose as his major.
26. We are discussing __________ to organize the event.
27. I’m curious about __________ to wear for the ceremony.
28. They need to plan __________ to transport the goods.
III. Rewrite the following sentences using question words+ to- V
1. We don't know where we should put the sofa.
2. The rules didn't specify who I should speak to in case of an emergency.
3. Mai wondered how she could ride the scooter.
4. Let us decide when we should start the project.
5. Could you tell me where I can find a good hotel?
6. We must find out what we are to do next.
7. A good dictionary tells you how you should pronounce the words.
8. We are not sure who we will meet at the entrance.
9. I can't remember when I have to turn off the oven.
10. Do you know what you should look for?
11. She can't decide when she leave for America.
12. I'm not sure what I should cook for my sister's birthday party.
13. Could you tell me where I should put my hat?
14. She asked herself what she should send him as a present.
15. I have no idea when I should leave for Japan.
16. He wondered how he should resolve the conflict.
17. My parents don’t know where they should visit this summer vacation.
18. Could you tell me who I should ask for advice?
19. She wondered what she should write in the final essay.
20. I have no idea who I should contact in case of an emergency.
IV Rewrite the following sentences using "question words + to-V".
1. I don't know how I should solve this problem.→ I don't know _______________________________.
2. Can you tell me where I can buy this book?
→ Can you tell me ____________________________________________________?
3. She can't decide which dress she should wear to the party.
→ She can't decide _____________________________________________________.
4. He is not sure who he should talk to about this issue.
→ He is not sure _______________________________________________________.
5. Do you know when we should leave for the trip?
→ Do you know ______________________________________________________?
6. I am not certain how I should start my presentation.
→ I am not certain _____________________________________________________.
7. They are trying to figure out what they should do next.
→ They are trying to figure out ___________________________________________
8. We have no idea where we should stay during our vacation.
→ We have no idea ____________________________________________________.
9. She forgot what she should bring to the meeting.
→ She forgot _________________________________________________________.
10. I am unsure how I should handle this situation.→ I am unsure ______________________________.
11. Could you tell me when we need to arrive at the airport?
→ Could you tell me ___________________________________________________?
12. The teacher explained when we should submit the assignment.
→ The teacher explained ________________________________________________.
13. He didn't know what he should write in the letter.→ He didn't know _______________________.
14. They are considering where they should hold the event.
→ They are considering ________________________________________________.
15. She was wondering who she should invite to the wedding.
→ She was wondering ______________________________________________
