Interrogative Pronoun Exercise with Answers: Download PDF

Mastering interrogative pronouns is essential for asking clear and grammatically correct questions in English. This Interrogative Pronoun Exercise guide offers a detailed explanation of interrogative pronouns, their usage, and practical examples. With fill-in-the-blank activities, identification tasks, and sentence formation practice, this resource is perfect for learners at all levels. Download the free worksheet PDF to reinforce your understanding and improve your grammar skills through hands-on exercises and expert tips.

What Are Interrogative Pronouns?

Interrogative pronouns are pronouns used to introduce questions. They help us inquire about specific information and typically replace the noun that is the answer to the question. The primary interrogative pronouns in English grammar are:​

Interrogative Pronoun	Used for
Who	Refers to a person as the subject of a question.​
Whom	Refers to a person as the object of a question.​
Whose	Used to inquire about possession.
What	Asks about information, things, or actions.
Which	Requests selection from a known set of options.​

Each of these pronouns serves a unique function in sentence formation, allowing for precise and varied questioning.​

Also Read: What are Pronouns? Check Definition, Classification, Types

Practice Interrogative Pronoun Exercise

Practice is key to mastering interrogative pronouns. Try the following exercises to test your understanding:

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct interrogative pronoun for each sentence.

1. ______ is knocking at the door?
2. ______ are you going to invite to the dinner party?
3. ______ car is parked outside our house?
4. ______ do you prefer: tea or coffee?
5. _____ are we doing this weekend?
6. ___is your best friend?
7. ____ bag did you find on the bus?
8. _______of these pens writes better?
9. ____ did you meet at the conference?
10. _____do you need from the grocery store?

Answers:

1. Who
2. Whose
3. Who
4. What 
5. What 
6. Who
7. Whose 
8. Which
9. Whom
10. What 

Exercise 2: Identify the Pronoun

Determine whether the interrogative pronoun in each sentence is used correctly.

1. Who do you trust the most? 
2. Whom called you this morning? 
3. Whose coming to the meeting?  
4. Which color do you like more? 
5. What of these is your favorite? 
6. To who did you give the book? 
7. Who’s umbrella is this? 
8. Which is your favorite color? 
9. Whom is calling me at this hour? 
10. What is the capital of France? 

Answers:

1. Correct
2. Incorrect
   Correct: Who called you this morning?
3. Incorrect
   Correct: Who’s coming to the meeting? (‘Who’s’ = ‘Who is’)
4. Correct
5. Incorrect
   Correct: Which of these is your favorite?
6. Incorrect
   Correct: To whom did you give the book?
7. Incorrect
   Correct: Whose umbrella is this?
8. Correct
9. Incorrect
   Correct: Who is calling me at this hour?
10. Correct

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Questions

Formulate questions using each interrogative pronoun.

1. Create a question using ‘who’ about a historical figure.
2. Use ‘whom’ in a question related to a formal event.
3. Ask a question with ‘whose’ about a misplaced item.
4. Formulate a ‘what’ question about a recent news event.
5. Use ‘which’ to ask about a choice between two vacation destinations.
6. Create a question using ‘who’ about a famous scientist.
7. Use ‘whom’ in a question about receiving an award.
8. Ask a question with ‘whose’ related to a forgotten item at school.
9. Formulate a ‘what’ question about a trending topic on social media.
10. Use ‘which’ in a question comparing two smartphones.

Answer: 

1. Who led the Indian independence movement?
2. Whom should we invite to speak at the graduation ceremony?
3. Whose phone is ringing on the table?
4. What did the president announce in yesterday’s press conference?
5. Which would you prefer: a trip to Paris or Tokyo?
6. Who developed the theory of relativity?
7. Whom did the committee choose for the Best Researcher Award?
8. Whose notebook was left on the teacher’s desk?
9. What are people saying about the new movie release?
10. Which phone has a better camera: the iPhone or the Samsung Galaxy?

Also Read: Pronoun Exercise with Answers: PDF Available

Interrogative Pronoun Exercise: Download Free Worksheet PDF

You can download a free worksheet on interrogative pronoun exercise below:

Solve the following Pronoun worksheets:

Subject Pronouns Exercises with Answers	Personal Pronoun Exercises
Reciprocal Pronoun Exercise	Subject Pronouns Exercises
Reflexive Pronoun Exercise	Indefinite Pronouns Exercises

How to Use Interrogative Pronouns: Useful Tips to Solve Exercises

Understanding the nuances between these pronouns can be challenging. Here are some common pitfalls and tips to avoid them:​

• Who vs. Whom: Use ‘who’ when referring to the subject of a sentence and ‘whom’ for the object. A quick test is to try answering the question with ‘he’ (subject) or ‘him’ (object). If ‘him’ fits, ‘whom’ is correct. 

For example, ‘Whom did you see?’ (I saw him.)​

• Which vs. What: Use ‘which’ when choosing from a specific set of known options and ‘what’ when the options are open-ended or unknown.
  
  For instance, ‘Which dress should I wear to the party?’ implies a selection from particular dresses, whereas ‘What should I wear to the party?’ is more general.​
  
• Whose vs. Who’s: ‘Whose’ is possessive, asking about ownership, while ‘who’s’ is a contraction of ‘who is’ or ‘who has.’
  
  For example, ‘Whose keys are these?’ versus ‘Who’s coming to the meeting?’​

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What Are Object Pronouns?	First, Second and Third Person Pronouns
What are Reciprocal Pronouns?	What Are Indefinite Pronouns?
What are Reflexive Pronouns?	What is a Demonstrative Pronoun?

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