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We use the question words who (for people), what/which (for things), when (for time), where (for places), why (for reasons) and how (for more details).
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Usage and meaning of the question words with ‘ wh ’ in example sentences: “ What …?” asks for the thing: “ What are you doing?”. “ Where …?” asks for the place: “ Where do you come from?”. “ When …?” asks for the time: “ When did you come home?”. “ Why …?” asks for the reason: “ Why do you say that?”.
How to form 'yes / no' and 'wh' questions in English, clear explanations and exercises
Question words and when to use them. who – ask about people. what – ask about things. when – ask about times. where – ask about places. why – ask about motives/reasons. how – ask about methods, ways of doing something. whose – ask about possession. which – ask about a choice.
The main question words are: What (for a thing, when there are many things) Which (for a thing, when there aren’t many things) Who (for a person) Where (for a place) Why (for a reason) When (for a time) How (for a method) Whose (to ask about possession) Examples. What is your name? Which gym do you go to? Who is your boss?
Question words are also called “wh-” questions because these words include the letters ‘W’ and ‘H’. Wh- questions start with what, when, where, who, whom, which, whose, why and how. You use them to ask for information. The answer cannot be yes or no for those questions. ☞ Where are you from? – Yes, I am. (wrong)
The question words ask for more information about a subject. The most common question words used in the English language are: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How. When a sentence begins with a question word, it will always end with a question mark. Choose the word that makes the most sense for each sentence. Question 1: does your father work?
