What vs. Who?

[Olyano]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #93 "Why Questions", question 4

......... was the first man in space?

(a) When
(b) Where
(c) Which
(d) Who

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #93 "Why Questions", answer 4

Who was the first man in space?

Correct answer: (d) Who
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why is "what" incorrect?

olya

[Kitosdad]

Olya, WHAT is a thing..... plus, it wasn't even included in the choices.
WHO is a person.
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Keep it simple ... Keep it interesting.

[Admira]

Hi
What about "When" can we say:
When was the first men in space?
Bye bye
Admira.
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To be or not to be ,that is the question.