Where + To Be
English Grammar Rules
WHERE is a question word that is used to ask about a place or location.
(= I want to know the place, position or location)
The following table shows you the word order of questions with Where when it is used with To Be.
Where | To Be | Subject | Example Answers |
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Where | am | I ? | You're in the hospital. |
Where | are | you ? | I'm at work. |
Where | is | he ? | He's at home. |
Where | is | she ? | She's in the store. |
Where | is | it ? | It's on the table. |
Where | are | we ? | You're at my new job |
Where | are | you ? | We're at school. |
Where | are | they ? | They're at university. |
You can also ask where things or places are:
Where | To Be | Subject | Example Answers |
---|---|---|---|
Where | is | my book ? | It's on the table. |
Where | are | my books ? | They're on the desk. |
Remember:
Is + singular word
Are + plural word.
Other examples of Where + To Be
- Where is the Statue of Liberty? It's in New York.
- Where is the Eiffel Tower? It's in Paris.
- Where are your parents right now? They're on holiday.
- Where is your favorite restaurant? It's downtown.
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