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Welcome to this exciting lesson on '''Wh-Questions''' in Cebuano! If you've ever wanted to ask questions that go beyond simple yes or no answers, you're in the right place. Wh-questions help you gather information and engage in meaningful conversations, making them essential for mastering the language. In this lesson, we'll explore how to form wh-questions in Cebuano, focusing on words like '''who''', '''what''', '''where''', '''when''', '''why''', and '''how'''.


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As English speakers, you might be familiar with these question words, but using them in Cebuano requires a bit of practice. We'll break down each word, provide plenty of examples, and engage you in exercises to reinforce your learning. By the end of this lesson, you'll be well on your way to forming your own wh-questions with confidence!


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In this lesson, you will learn how to form wh-questions in Cebuano, and practice responding to these questions. Wh-questions are questions that start with the words who, what, where, when, why, and how. These questions are essential in communication and are used to gather information or clarifications.
=== Understanding Wh-Questions ===
 
Wh-questions are an essential part of communication. They allow you to seek information, clarify doubts, and engage others in conversation. Here are the primary wh-questions we will cover:
 
* '''Who''' (Kinsa)
 
* '''What''' (Unsa)
 
* '''Where''' (Asa)
 
* '''When''' (Kanus-a)
 
* '''Why''' (Ngano)
 
* '''How''' (Giunsa)
 
Each of these words serves a specific purpose in a sentence, and knowing how to use them will significantly enhance your conversational skills in Cebuano.
 
=== Forming Wh-Questions ===
 
Now that we understand what wh-questions are, let's dive into how to form them in Cebuano. The structure is generally straightforward. Most wh-questions in Cebuano follow the pattern:
 
'''Wh-Question Word + Verb + Subject + (Object)'''
 
Let’s look at each wh-question word in detail with examples.
 
==== Who (Kinsa) ====
 
"Who" is used to inquire about a person.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Kinsa ang imong amigo? || /ˈkinsa aŋ ˈiŋmoŋ aˈmiɡo/ || Who is your friend?
 
|-
 
| Kinsa ang nagdala sa libro? || /ˈkinsa aŋ naɡˈdala sa ˈlibro/ || Who brought the book?
 
|-
 
| Kinsa ang nagtan-aw sa salida? || /ˈkinsa aŋ naɡˈtan.aʊ sa saˈli.ða/ || Who is watching the movie?
 
|-
 
| Kinsa ang nagtudlo nimo? || /ˈkinsa aŋ naɡˈtud.lo ˈni.mo/ || Who taught you?
 
|-
 
| Kinsa ang nag-organisar sa event? || /ˈkinsa aŋ naɡˈor.ɡa.ni.sar sa iˈvent/ || Who organized the event?
 
|}
 
==== What (Unsa) ====
 
"What" is used to ask for information about things or actions.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Unsa ang imong gusto? || /ˈunsa aŋ ˈiŋmoŋ ˈɡusto/ || What do you want?
 
|-
 
| Unsa ang nahitabo? || /ˈunsa aŋ na.hiˈta.bo/ || What happened?
 
|-
 
| Unsa ang imong gikaon? || /ˈunsa aŋ ˈiŋmoŋ ɡiˈka.on/ || What are you eating?
 
|-
 
| Unsa ang imong trabaho? || /ˈunsa aŋ ˈiŋmoŋ traˈba.ho/ || What is your job?
 
|-
 
| Unsa ang imong paborito nga pelikula? || /ˈunsa aŋ ˈiŋmoŋ pa.boˈri.to na ˈpe.li.ku.la/ || What is your favorite movie?


== Forming Wh-Questions ==
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To form wh-questions in Cebuano, you need to follow a simple formula. First, you start with the wh-word, and then you add the auxiliary verb "naa" (which means "is/are there" or "exist"), followed by the subject and the main verb.
==== Where (Asa) ====


Here are some examples:
"Where" is used to inquire about locations.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Kinsa ka? || /kin-sa ka?/ || Who are you?
 
| Asa ka paingon? || /ˈasa ka paˈiŋon/ || Where are you going?
 
|-
 
| Asa ang tindahan? || /ˈasa aŋ tinˈda.han/ || Where is the store?
 
|-
 
| Asa kita magkita? || /ˈasa ˈki.ta maɡˈki.ta/ || Where will we meet?
 
|-
 
| Asa ang imong balay? || /ˈasa aŋ ˈiŋmoŋ baˈlaɪ/ || Where is your house?
 
|-
 
| Asa siya nagtrabaho? || /ˈasa ˈsi.a naɡtraˈba.ho/ || Where does he/she work?
 
|}
 
==== When (Kanus-a) ====
 
"When" is used to ask about time.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Kanus-a ka muabot? || /kaˈnus.a ka muˈabot/ || When will you arrive?
 
|-
 
| Kanus-a ang klase? || /kaˈnus.a aŋ ˈkla.se/ || When is the class?
 
|-
 
| Kanus-a ang imong adlaw nga natawhan? || /kaˈnus.a aŋ ˈiŋmoŋ ˈadlaw naˈta.wan/ || When is your birthday?
 
|-
 
| Kanus-a ang inyong kasal? || /kaˈnus.a aŋ ˈi.ŋonɡ kaˈsal/ || When is your wedding?
 
|-
 
| Kanus-a ka mobalik? || /kaˈnus.a ka moˈba.lik/ || When will you come back?
 
|}
 
==== Why (Ngano) ====
 
"Why" is used to inquire about reasons.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Ngano nga nag-antos ka? || /ˈŋano ŋa naɡˈan.tos ka/ || Why are you suffering?
 
|-
 
| Ngano nga wala ka niadto? || /ˈŋano ŋa waˈla ka niˈad.to/ || Why didn't you go there?
 
|-
 
| Ngano nga kinahanglan nato kini? || /ˈŋano ŋa ki.hanˈlan na.to ˈki.ni/ || Why do we need this?
 
|-
 
| Ngano nga nag-away sila? || /ˈŋano ŋa naɡˈa.way siˈla/ || Why are they fighting?
 
|-
 
| Ngano ka nag-balik? || /ˈŋano ka naɡˈba.lik/ || Why did you come back?
 
|}
 
==== How (Giunsa) ====
 
"How" is used to ask about the manner or method of something.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| Unsay imong pangalan? || /un-sai imong pang-alan?/ || What is your name?
 
| Giunsa nimo pag-ayo ang makina? || /ɡiˈunsa ˈni.mo paɡˈa.jo aŋ maˈki.na/ || How did you fix the machine?
 
|-
|-
| Asa ka padulong? || /a-sa ka pa-dul-ong?/ || Where are you going?
 
| Giunsa siya nakabalo? || /ɡiˈunsa ˈsi.a na.kaˈba.lo/ || How did he/she know?
 
|-
|-
| Kanus-a ka mobalik? || /ka-nus-a ka moba-lik?/ || When will you come back?
 
| Giunsa nimo pag-andam sa pagkaon? || /ɡiˈunsa ˈni.mo paɡˈan.dam sa paˈka.on/ || How did you prepare the food?
 
|-
|-
| Nganong naglibog ka? || /ngan-ong nag-li-bog ka?/ || Why are you confused?
 
| Giunsa nimo pagkuha ang impormasyon? || /ɡiˈunsa ˈni.mo paɡˈku.ha aŋ im.por.maˈsyon/ || How did you get the information?
 
|-
|-
| Giunsa pagluto niana? || /ji-un-sa pag-lu-to na-na?/ || How did you cook that?
 
| Giunsa nimo pagpangita sa trabaho? || /ɡiˈunsa ˈni.mo paɡ.paŋˈi.ta sa traˈba.ho/ || How did you find the job?
 
|}
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As you can see, the wh-word comes first, followed by the auxiliary verb "naa," the subject, and the main verb. The auxiliary verb may not appear in some wh-questions, depending on the context or the type of question being asked.
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
To solidify your understanding of wh-questions, let’s engage in some practice exercises. Each exercise will help you apply what you’ve learned.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks ====
 
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate wh-question word (Kinsa, Unsa, Asa, Kanus-a, Ngano, Giunsa).
 
1. _______ ang imong ngalan? 
 
2. _______ ka nagtuon? 
 
3. _______ ang imong paboritong lugar? 
 
4. _______ ka muadto sa eskwelahan? 
 
5. _______ siya nagpaabot?
 
''Answers'':
 
1. Unsa
 
2. Ngano
 
3. Asa
 
4. Kanus-a
 
5. Kinsa
 
==== Exercise 2: Create your own questions ====
 
Using the wh-words, create questions based on the following prompts.
 
1. Who is your best friend?
 
2. What are you studying?
 
3. Where do you live?
 
4. When is your favorite holiday?
 
5. Why do you enjoy learning Cebuano?
 
''Answers'':
 
1. Kinsa ang imong pinakapalangga nga amigo?
 
2. Unsa ang imong gi-eskuyla?
 
3. Asa ka nagpuyo?
 
4. Kanus-a ang imong paboritong holiday?
 
5. Ngano nga ganahan ka magtuon og Cebuano?
 
==== Exercise 3: Answer the questions ====
 
Answer the following questions in Cebuano.
 
1. Kinsa ang imong guro? 
 
2. Unsa ang imong gusto nga pagkaon? 
 
3. Asa ka nagtrabaho? 
 
4. Kanus-a ang imong klase? 
 
5. Ngano nga nagtuon ka og Cebuano? 
 
''Example Answers'':
 
1. Ang akong guro mao si Ginoo Santos.
 
2. Gusto ko ug sinigang.
 
3. Nagtrabaho ko sa opisina.
 
4. Ang akong klase kay alas-dos sa hapon.
 
5. Nagtuon ko og Cebuano kay gusto ko makig-istorya sa akong mga higala.
 
==== Exercise 4: Match the questions ====
 
Match the Cebuano questions with their English translations.
 
1. Kinsa siya? 
 
2. Unsa man kini? 
 
3. Asa ka gikan? 
 
4. Kanus-a ta magkita? 
 
5. Ngano nga nagdali ka?
 
a. Why are you in a hurry? 
 
b. When will we meet? 


== Responding to Wh-Questions ==
c. Where are you from? 


Once you have learned how to form wh-questions in Cebuano, you must also learn how to respond to these questions. Responding to wh-questions requires you to know specific phrases or sentences that correspond to the type of question being asked.
d. Who is he/she? 


Let's look at some examples:
e. What is this?


### Answering "Kinsa" (Who) Questions ###
''Answers'':


When someone asks a "Kinsa" question, they are asking for the identity of a person.
1 - d, 2 - e, 3 - c, 4 - b, 5 - a


Here are some possible responses:
==== Exercise 5: Rewrite the questions ====


* Si Maria. (It's Maria.)
Rewrite the following statements into questions.
* Ako. (It's me.)
* Walay pagtagad. (No one important.)


### Answering "Unsay" (What) Questions ###
1. You are going to the market. 


When someone asks an "Unsay" question, they are asking for information about an object or thing.
2. She is cooking dinner. 


Here are some possible responses:
3. They are playing basketball. 


* Ang libro. (The book.)
4. He is reading a book.
* Usa ka cellphone. (A cellphone.)
* Kanang marka. (That brand.)


### Answering "Asa" (Where) Questions ###
5. We are learning Cebuano.


When someone asks an "Asa" question, they are asking for the location of a person or object.
''Answers'':


Here are some possible responses:
1. Asa ka paingon? 


* Aduna sa daplin. (It's beside.)
2. Unsa ang iyang gi-luto? 
* Sa sulod sa kwarto. (Inside the room.)
* Padulong sa merkado. (Going to the market.)


### Answering "Kanus-a" (When) Questions ###
3. Kinsa ang nagdula og basketball? 


When someone asks a "Kanus-a" question, they are asking for a specific time or duration.
4. Unsa ang iyang gi-basa? 


Here are some possible responses:
5. Unsa ang atong ginatuon?


* Sa alas dos sa hapon. (At two o'clock in the afternoon.)
==== Exercise 6: Identify the wh-question ====
* Buwas sa buntag. (Tomorrow morning.)
* Dawali ra ba. (In just a while.)


### Answering "Nganong" (Why) Questions ###
Identify the wh-question word in each of the following sentences.


When someone asks a "Nganong" question, they are asking for the reason or explanation behind something.
1. Kinsa ang nagdala sa bag? 


Here are some possible responses:
2. Asa ang imong cellphone? 


* Kay nahadlok ko. (Because I'm scared.)
3. Ngano nga nag-antos ka? 
* Tungod sa kalisud. (Because of the difficulty.)
* Para sa pagtuman sa trabaho. (To fulfill the job.)


### Answering "Giunsa" (How) Questions ###
4. Kanus-a ka mobalik? 


When someone asks a "Giunsa" question, they are asking for the method or process of something.
5. Unsa ang imong gipangita? 


Here are some possible responses:
''Answers'':


* Gamit ang kutsara ug tinidor. (Using a spoon and fork.)
1. Kinsa
* Tinapay ug kape. (Bread and coffee.)
* Maayo ra man. (It's just good.)


As you can see, the responses to wh-questions in Cebuano are straightforward and follow a specific pattern. The key is to know the right phrases or sentences to use, depending on the type of question being asked.
2. Asa


== Practice ==
3. Ngano


To practice forming and responding to wh-questions in Cebuano, try the following exercises:
4. Kanus-a


1. Form wh-questions from the following statements:
5. Unsa


* Ang libro kay arang. (The book is nice.)
==== Exercise 7: Formulate questions from answers ====
* Si Juan molakaw karong hapon. (Juan will leave this afternoon.)
* Aduna koy usa ka kuting. (I have one cat.)
* Naa ang lapis sa lamesa. (The pencil is on the table.)
* Dunay daghang motor sa dalan. (There are many motorcycles on the road.)


2. Respond to the following wh-questions:
Given the answers, formulate the corresponding questions.


* Kinsa na ang nakaagi? (Who passed by?)
1. Ang akong amahan mao si Pedro. 
* Unsay imong paborito nga pagkaon? (What is your favorite food?)
* Asa ka nagdako? (Where did you grow up?)
* Kanus-a man ka nag-graduate? (When did you graduate?)
* Nganong nag-agi ka dinhi? (Why did you pass by here?)
* Giunsa pagluto niini? (How is this cooked?)


== Conclusion ==
2. Nagtuon ko sa Cebuano. 


In this lesson, you learned how to form wh-questions in Cebuano and practice responding to these questions. Wh-questions are essential in communication, and knowing how to form and respond to them is crucial for effective communication. Remember to practice forming and responding to wh-questions to become more proficient in using them in conversations.
3. Sa Cebu ko nagpuyo.


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4. Alas-otso ang klase. 
 
5. Gusto ko kay makalingaw siya.
 
''Answers'':
 
1. Kinsa ang imong amahan? 
 
2. Unsa ang imong gi-eskuyla? 
 
3. Asa ka nagpuyo? 
 
4. Kanus-a ang imong klase? 
 
5. Ngano nga gusto ka magtuon og Cebuano?
 
==== Exercise 8: Choose the correct wh-question ====
 
Select the correct wh-question word to complete each sentence.
 
1. _______ imong kasabot sa Cebuano? 
 
a. Kinsa 
 
b. Unsa 
 
c. Ngano 
 
2. _______ ka magpahulay? 
 
a. Asa 
 
b. Kanus-a 
 
c. Giunsa 
 
3. _______ ang imong paboritong libro? 
 
a. Unsa 
 
b. Kinsa 
 
c. Ngano 
 
''Answers'':
 
1. b
 
2. b
 
3. a
 
==== Exercise 9: Short dialogues ====
 
Create short dialogues using wh-questions. Pair up with a classmate or practice writing them down.
 
Example:
 
A: Kinsa ang imong guro?
 
B: Ang akong guro mao si Ginoo Santos.
 
''Answers will vary based on responses.''
 
==== Exercise 10: Fill in the conversation ====
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct wh-question words in this conversation.
 
A: _______ ka magpahuway? 
 
B: Kay nagkapoy ko, _______ ka? 
 
A: _______ ko sa balay. 
 
B: _______ ang imong gi-una? 
 
''Answers'':
 
A: Kanus-a
 
B: Unsa
 
A: Asa
 
B: Unsa
 
=== Conclusion ===
 
Congratulations! You’ve successfully navigated the world of wh-questions in Cebuano. This skill is crucial for engaging in conversations and gathering information. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep trying to form your own questions and responses. The more you engage with the language, the more confident you will become.
 
As we continue our journey in the '''Complete 0 to A1 Cebuano Course''', make sure to review these wh-questions regularly. They will serve as a foundational tool for your language acquisition. See you in the next lesson!
 
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Cebuano → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Wh-Questions

Welcome to this exciting lesson on Wh-Questions in Cebuano! If you've ever wanted to ask questions that go beyond simple yes or no answers, you're in the right place. Wh-questions help you gather information and engage in meaningful conversations, making them essential for mastering the language. In this lesson, we'll explore how to form wh-questions in Cebuano, focusing on words like who, what, where, when, why, and how.

As English speakers, you might be familiar with these question words, but using them in Cebuano requires a bit of practice. We'll break down each word, provide plenty of examples, and engage you in exercises to reinforce your learning. By the end of this lesson, you'll be well on your way to forming your own wh-questions with confidence!

Understanding Wh-Questions[edit | edit source]

Wh-questions are an essential part of communication. They allow you to seek information, clarify doubts, and engage others in conversation. Here are the primary wh-questions we will cover:

  • Who (Kinsa)
  • What (Unsa)
  • Where (Asa)
  • When (Kanus-a)
  • Why (Ngano)
  • How (Giunsa)

Each of these words serves a specific purpose in a sentence, and knowing how to use them will significantly enhance your conversational skills in Cebuano.

Forming Wh-Questions[edit | edit source]

Now that we understand what wh-questions are, let's dive into how to form them in Cebuano. The structure is generally straightforward. Most wh-questions in Cebuano follow the pattern:

Wh-Question Word + Verb + Subject + (Object)

Let’s look at each wh-question word in detail with examples.

Who (Kinsa)[edit | edit source]

"Who" is used to inquire about a person.

Cebuano Pronunciation English
Kinsa ang imong amigo? /ˈkinsa aŋ ˈiŋmoŋ aˈmiɡo/ Who is your friend?
Kinsa ang nagdala sa libro? /ˈkinsa aŋ naɡˈdala sa ˈlibro/ Who brought the book?
Kinsa ang nagtan-aw sa salida? /ˈkinsa aŋ naɡˈtan.aʊ sa saˈli.ða/ Who is watching the movie?
Kinsa ang nagtudlo nimo? /ˈkinsa aŋ naɡˈtud.lo ˈni.mo/ Who taught you?
Kinsa ang nag-organisar sa event? /ˈkinsa aŋ naɡˈor.ɡa.ni.sar sa iˈvent/ Who organized the event?

What (Unsa)[edit | edit source]

"What" is used to ask for information about things or actions.

Cebuano Pronunciation English
Unsa ang imong gusto? /ˈunsa aŋ ˈiŋmoŋ ˈɡusto/ What do you want?
Unsa ang nahitabo? /ˈunsa aŋ na.hiˈta.bo/ What happened?
Unsa ang imong gikaon? /ˈunsa aŋ ˈiŋmoŋ ɡiˈka.on/ What are you eating?
Unsa ang imong trabaho? /ˈunsa aŋ ˈiŋmoŋ traˈba.ho/ What is your job?
Unsa ang imong paborito nga pelikula? /ˈunsa aŋ ˈiŋmoŋ pa.boˈri.to na ˈpe.li.ku.la/ What is your favorite movie?

Where (Asa)[edit | edit source]

"Where" is used to inquire about locations.

Cebuano Pronunciation English
Asa ka paingon? /ˈasa ka paˈiŋon/ Where are you going?
Asa ang tindahan? /ˈasa aŋ tinˈda.han/ Where is the store?
Asa kita magkita? /ˈasa ˈki.ta maɡˈki.ta/ Where will we meet?
Asa ang imong balay? /ˈasa aŋ ˈiŋmoŋ baˈlaɪ/ Where is your house?
Asa siya nagtrabaho? /ˈasa ˈsi.a naɡtraˈba.ho/ Where does he/she work?

When (Kanus-a)[edit | edit source]

"When" is used to ask about time.

Cebuano Pronunciation English
Kanus-a ka muabot? /kaˈnus.a ka muˈabot/ When will you arrive?
Kanus-a ang klase? /kaˈnus.a aŋ ˈkla.se/ When is the class?
Kanus-a ang imong adlaw nga natawhan? /kaˈnus.a aŋ ˈiŋmoŋ ˈadlaw naˈta.wan/ When is your birthday?
Kanus-a ang inyong kasal? /kaˈnus.a aŋ ˈi.ŋonɡ kaˈsal/ When is your wedding?
Kanus-a ka mobalik? /kaˈnus.a ka moˈba.lik/ When will you come back?

Why (Ngano)[edit | edit source]

"Why" is used to inquire about reasons.

Cebuano Pronunciation English
Ngano nga nag-antos ka? /ˈŋano ŋa naɡˈan.tos ka/ Why are you suffering?
Ngano nga wala ka niadto? /ˈŋano ŋa waˈla ka niˈad.to/ Why didn't you go there?
Ngano nga kinahanglan nato kini? /ˈŋano ŋa ki.hanˈlan na.to ˈki.ni/ Why do we need this?
Ngano nga nag-away sila? /ˈŋano ŋa naɡˈa.way siˈla/ Why are they fighting?
Ngano ka nag-balik? /ˈŋano ka naɡˈba.lik/ Why did you come back?

How (Giunsa)[edit | edit source]

"How" is used to ask about the manner or method of something.

Cebuano Pronunciation English
Giunsa nimo pag-ayo ang makina? /ɡiˈunsa ˈni.mo paɡˈa.jo aŋ maˈki.na/ How did you fix the machine?
Giunsa siya nakabalo? /ɡiˈunsa ˈsi.a na.kaˈba.lo/ How did he/she know?
Giunsa nimo pag-andam sa pagkaon? /ɡiˈunsa ˈni.mo paɡˈan.dam sa paˈka.on/ How did you prepare the food?
Giunsa nimo pagkuha ang impormasyon? /ɡiˈunsa ˈni.mo paɡˈku.ha aŋ im.por.maˈsyon/ How did you get the information?
Giunsa nimo pagpangita sa trabaho? /ɡiˈunsa ˈni.mo paɡ.paŋˈi.ta sa traˈba.ho/ How did you find the job?

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding of wh-questions, let’s engage in some practice exercises. Each exercise will help you apply what you’ve learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate wh-question word (Kinsa, Unsa, Asa, Kanus-a, Ngano, Giunsa).

1. _______ ang imong ngalan?

2. _______ ka nagtuon?

3. _______ ang imong paboritong lugar?

4. _______ ka muadto sa eskwelahan?

5. _______ siya nagpaabot?

Answers:

1. Unsa

2. Ngano

3. Asa

4. Kanus-a

5. Kinsa

Exercise 2: Create your own questions[edit | edit source]

Using the wh-words, create questions based on the following prompts.

1. Who is your best friend?

2. What are you studying?

3. Where do you live?

4. When is your favorite holiday?

5. Why do you enjoy learning Cebuano?

Answers:

1. Kinsa ang imong pinakapalangga nga amigo?

2. Unsa ang imong gi-eskuyla?

3. Asa ka nagpuyo?

4. Kanus-a ang imong paboritong holiday?

5. Ngano nga ganahan ka magtuon og Cebuano?

Exercise 3: Answer the questions[edit | edit source]

Answer the following questions in Cebuano.

1. Kinsa ang imong guro?

2. Unsa ang imong gusto nga pagkaon?

3. Asa ka nagtrabaho?

4. Kanus-a ang imong klase?

5. Ngano nga nagtuon ka og Cebuano?

Example Answers:

1. Ang akong guro mao si Ginoo Santos.

2. Gusto ko ug sinigang.

3. Nagtrabaho ko sa opisina.

4. Ang akong klase kay alas-dos sa hapon.

5. Nagtuon ko og Cebuano kay gusto ko makig-istorya sa akong mga higala.

Exercise 4: Match the questions[edit | edit source]

Match the Cebuano questions with their English translations.

1. Kinsa siya?

2. Unsa man kini?

3. Asa ka gikan?

4. Kanus-a ta magkita?

5. Ngano nga nagdali ka?

a. Why are you in a hurry?

b. When will we meet?

c. Where are you from?

d. Who is he/she?

e. What is this?

Answers:

1 - d, 2 - e, 3 - c, 4 - b, 5 - a

Exercise 5: Rewrite the questions[edit | edit source]

Rewrite the following statements into questions.

1. You are going to the market.

2. She is cooking dinner.

3. They are playing basketball.

4. He is reading a book.

5. We are learning Cebuano.

Answers:

1. Asa ka paingon?

2. Unsa ang iyang gi-luto?

3. Kinsa ang nagdula og basketball?

4. Unsa ang iyang gi-basa?

5. Unsa ang atong ginatuon?

Exercise 6: Identify the wh-question[edit | edit source]

Identify the wh-question word in each of the following sentences.

1. Kinsa ang nagdala sa bag?

2. Asa ang imong cellphone?

3. Ngano nga nag-antos ka?

4. Kanus-a ka mobalik?

5. Unsa ang imong gipangita?

Answers:

1. Kinsa

2. Asa

3. Ngano

4. Kanus-a

5. Unsa

Exercise 7: Formulate questions from answers[edit | edit source]

Given the answers, formulate the corresponding questions.

1. Ang akong amahan mao si Pedro.

2. Nagtuon ko sa Cebuano.

3. Sa Cebu ko nagpuyo.

4. Alas-otso ang klase.

5. Gusto ko kay makalingaw siya.

Answers:

1. Kinsa ang imong amahan?

2. Unsa ang imong gi-eskuyla?

3. Asa ka nagpuyo?

4. Kanus-a ang imong klase?

5. Ngano nga gusto ka magtuon og Cebuano?

Exercise 8: Choose the correct wh-question[edit | edit source]

Select the correct wh-question word to complete each sentence.

1. _______ imong kasabot sa Cebuano?

a. Kinsa

b. Unsa

c. Ngano

2. _______ ka magpahulay?

a. Asa

b. Kanus-a

c. Giunsa

3. _______ ang imong paboritong libro?

a. Unsa

b. Kinsa

c. Ngano

Answers:

1. b

2. b

3. a

Exercise 9: Short dialogues[edit | edit source]

Create short dialogues using wh-questions. Pair up with a classmate or practice writing them down.

Example:

A: Kinsa ang imong guro?

B: Ang akong guro mao si Ginoo Santos.

Answers will vary based on responses.

Exercise 10: Fill in the conversation[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct wh-question words in this conversation.

A: _______ ka magpahuway?

B: Kay nagkapoy ko, _______ ka?

A: _______ ko sa balay.

B: _______ ang imong gi-una?

Answers:

A: Kanus-a

B: Unsa

A: Asa

B: Unsa

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You’ve successfully navigated the world of wh-questions in Cebuano. This skill is crucial for engaging in conversations and gathering information. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep trying to form your own questions and responses. The more you engage with the language, the more confident you will become.

As we continue our journey in the Complete 0 to A1 Cebuano Course, make sure to review these wh-questions regularly. They will serve as a foundational tool for your language acquisition. See you in the next lesson!

Table of Contents - Cebuano Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Basic Expressions


Basic Sentence Structure


Numbers and Time


Questions and Responses


Common Nouns


Pronouns


Colors and Adjectives


Adjective Agreement


Places and Directions


Everyday Life in Cebu


Days and Months


Festivals and Celebrations

Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]




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