How is used to introduce questions. It is also used in exclamations. Note that when how is used in exclamations the verb comes after the subject. In questions the verb comes before the subject.
- How do you know him? (NOT How you know him?)
- How pretty she is! (NOT How is she pretty!)
How is not used in comparisons.
This grammar exercise tests your ability to use ‘how’ correctly in questions and exclamations.
1. ………………… grown!
Correct!
Wrong!
2. Do it ……………….. Mummy does.
Please select 2 correct answers
Correct!
Wrong!
Either as or like is possible here.
3. …………………… holidays!
Correct!
Wrong!
4. ………………….. do you weigh?
Correct!
Wrong!
5. ………………… beautiful she is!
Correct!
Wrong!
6. ………………….. a splendid sight!
Correct!
Wrong!
7. ………………… .. about inviting Mark to our party?
Correct!
Wrong!
8. Does anyone know ………………….. big the universe is?
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
1. How you’ve grown!
2. Do it as / like Mummy does.
3. How I love holidays!
4. How much do you weigh?
5. How beautiful she is!
6. What a splendid sight!
7. What / how about inviting Mark to our party?
8. Does anyone know how big the universe is?
