English classroom

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Wh-Questions

         We use question words to ask certain types of questions (question word questions). We often refer to them as WH words because they include the letters WH.
Question Word   Function   Example
what   asking for information about something   What is your name?   asking for repetition or confirmation   What? I can't hear you. You did what?what...for   asking for a reason, asking why   What did you do that for?
when   asking about time   When did he leave?
where   asking in or at what place or position   Where do they live?
which   asking about choice   Which colour do you want?
who   asking what or which person or people (subject) Who opened the door?
whom   asking what or which person or people (object)   Whom did you see?
whose   asking about ownership   Whose are these keys?   Whose turn is it?
why   asking for reason, asking what...for   Why do you say that? why don't   making a suggestion   Why don't I help you?

Excercise

Choose the correct WH Question word.

1. _________ do you live?
I live in Toronto.
a) Who
b) What
c) Where

2. _________ do you wake up?
I wake up at 7:30 am.
a) When
b) Why
c) How
3. _________ is your brother?
He is great, thanks for asking.
a) Where
b) Why
c) How
4. _________ is this?
That's my electronic dictionary.
a) Who
b) What
c) Where
5. _________ do you take English class?
Because I want to improve my speaking.
a) Where
b) When
c) Why
6. _________ does your father work?
He works at the post office.
a) When
b) Who
c) Where
7. _________ do I cook rice?
You need to use a pot with water.
a) How
b) Who
c) Where
8. _________ is the party?
It is on Saturday night.
a) Where
b) When
c) Why
9. _________ are you sad?
Because my dog is sick.
a) Who
b) What
c) Why
10. _________ is the bank?
It is on 4th Avenue.
a) When
b) Where
c) How