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48 sentences with “what”

Short, simple sentences with “what”, suitable for children and primary/elementary school, with common expressions and related words. You'll also find examples for middle and high school.

Brief definition: what

A word used to ask for information about something; used to inquire about the identity, nature, or value of a person or thing.

48 sentences with “what” — examples

She didn't know what to do; she was lost.

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Illustrative image what: She didn't know what to do; she was lost.

She was a mere specter of what she once was.

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Illustrative image what: She was a mere specter of what she once was.

The result was the opposite of what we expected.

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Illustrative image what: The result was the opposite of what we expected.

Do you know what the abbreviation for "number" is?

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Illustrative image what: Do you know what the abbreviation for "number" is?

His words left me stunned; I didn't know what to say.

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Illustrative image what: His words left me stunned; I didn't know what to say.

Neither he nor she had any idea of what was happening.

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Illustrative image what: Neither he nor she had any idea of what was happening.

I have lost my job. I don't know what I am going to do.

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Illustrative image what: I have lost my job. I don't know what I am going to do.

Ethics seeks to establish what is good and what is bad.

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Illustrative image what: Ethics seeks to establish what is good and what is bad.

She didn't know what to answer and started to hesitate.

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Illustrative image what: She didn't know what to answer and started to hesitate.

Of course I understand what you mean, but I don't agree.

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Illustrative image what: Of course I understand what you mean, but I don't agree.

No matter what happens, there will always be a solution.

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Illustrative image what: No matter what happens, there will always be a solution.

Do you know what the demonym for the people of Japan is?

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Illustrative image what: Do you know what the demonym for the people of Japan is?

It is easy to ignore what we do not want to see or face.

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Illustrative image what: It is easy to ignore what we do not want to see or face.

Dismayed, he looked at the remnants of what was his home.

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Illustrative image what: Dismayed, he looked at the remnants of what was his home.

The energy produced inside our body is what gives us life.

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Illustrative image what: The energy produced inside our body is what gives us life.

A glass of fresh water is what I need to quench my thirst.

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Illustrative image what: A glass of fresh water is what I need to quench my thirst.

I like to daydream about what my perfect life will be like.

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Illustrative image what: I like to daydream about what my perfect life will be like.

Life is an adventure. You never know what is going to happen.

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Illustrative image what: Life is an adventure. You never know what is going to happen.

The truth is that you won't believe what I'm going to tell you.

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Illustrative image what: The truth is that you won't believe what I'm going to tell you.

I like looking at myself in the mirror because I love what I see.

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Illustrative image what: I like looking at myself in the mirror because I love what I see.

If it wasn't salt from my kitchen, what did you add to this food?

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Illustrative image what: If it wasn't salt from my kitchen, what did you add to this food?

So much time has passed. So much that I no longer know what to do.

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Illustrative image what: So much time has passed. So much that I no longer know what to do.

My little brother always tells me what happens to him during the day.

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Illustrative image what: My little brother always tells me what happens to him during the day.

Unlike what many think, happiness is not something that can be bought.

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Illustrative image what: Unlike what many think, happiness is not something that can be bought.

The boy was there, in the middle of the street, not knowing what to do.

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Illustrative image what: The boy was there, in the middle of the street, not knowing what to do.

Christmas is approaching again and I don't know what to give my family.

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Illustrative image what: Christmas is approaching again and I don't know what to give my family.

Every night, he looks at the stars with longing for what he left behind.

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Illustrative image what: Every night, he looks at the stars with longing for what he left behind.

So he leaves, fleeing from something... I don't know what. He just flees.

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Illustrative image what: So he leaves, fleeing from something... I don't know what. He just flees.

The poor man spent his whole life working hard to achieve what he wanted.

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Illustrative image what: The poor man spent his whole life working hard to achieve what he wanted.

The crowd in the market made it difficult to find what I was looking for.

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Illustrative image what: The crowd in the market made it difficult to find what I was looking for.

We should make a list of the pros and cons to better evaluate what to do.

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Illustrative image what: We should make a list of the pros and cons to better evaluate what to do.

He is a true warrior: someone strong and brave who fights for what is right.

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Illustrative image what: He is a true warrior: someone strong and brave who fights for what is right.

The castle was in ruins. Nothing remained of what was once a majestic place.

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Illustrative image what: The castle was in ruins. Nothing remained of what was once a majestic place.

With all sincerity, I would like you to tell me the truth about what happened.

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Illustrative image what: With all sincerity, I would like you to tell me the truth about what happened.

I would like to foresee the future and see what my life will be like in a few years.

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Illustrative image what: I would like to foresee the future and see what my life will be like in a few years.

The kind woman saw a boy crying in the park. She approached him and asked what was wrong.

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Illustrative image what: The kind woman saw a boy crying in the park. She approached him and asked what was wrong.

I arrived in the city with a backpack and a dream. I needed to work to get what I wanted.

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Illustrative image what: I arrived in the city with a backpack and a dream. I needed to work to get what I wanted.

My family has always supported me in everything. Without them, I don't know what I would do.

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Illustrative image what: My family has always supported me in everything. Without them, I don't know what I would do.

Amid the confusion caused by the riots, the police hardly knew what to do to calm the protest.

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Illustrative image what: Amid the confusion caused by the riots, the police hardly knew what to do to calm the protest.

He had problems with his previous car. From now on, he would be more careful with what was his.

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Illustrative image what: He had problems with his previous car. From now on, he would be more careful with what was his.

After the great fire that destroyed everything, only remnants of what was once my home remained.

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Illustrative image what: After the great fire that destroyed everything, only remnants of what was once my home remained.

The nature of life is unpredictable. You never know what is going to happen, so enjoy every moment.

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Illustrative image what: The nature of life is unpredictable. You never know what is going to happen, so enjoy every moment.

There was a kind of worm in my house. I had no idea what species it was, but I didn't like it at all.

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Illustrative image what: There was a kind of worm in my house. I had no idea what species it was, but I didn't like it at all.

She didn't know what to do. Everything had gone so wrong. She never imagined this could happen to her.

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Illustrative image what: She didn't know what to do. Everything had gone so wrong. She never imagined this could happen to her.

I was walking through the forest when suddenly I saw a lion. I was frozen with fear and didn't know what to do.

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Illustrative image what: I was walking through the forest when suddenly I saw a lion. I was frozen with fear and didn't know what to do.

The hurricane was so strong that the trees were bending in the wind. All the neighbors were scared of what could happen.

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Illustrative image what: The hurricane was so strong that the trees were bending in the wind. All the neighbors were scared of what could happen.

In the middle of the jungle, a shiny snake was watching its prey. With slow and cautious movements, the snake approached its victim, unaware of what was coming.

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Illustrative image what: In the middle of the jungle, a shiny snake was watching its prey. With slow and cautious movements, the snake approached its victim, unaware of what was coming.

I couldn't believe what I was seeing, a gigantic whale in the middle of the ocean. It was beautiful, majestic. I had to take out my camera and I took the best photo of my life!

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Illustrative image what: I couldn't believe what I was seeing, a gigantic whale in the middle of the ocean. It was beautiful, majestic. I had to take out my camera and I took the best photo of my life!

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