Wh- questions begin with a question word. We put the auxiliary verb before the subject. The answer to the question is information. The answer is never a yes or no. Below are some question words:
✅ Who (people)
Ex: Who is that woman?
It’s Jen.
✅ Whose (possession)
Ex: Whose is that hat?
It’s Bob’s.
✅ What (things)
Ex: What is that?
It’s an essay.
✅ Which (things)
Ex: Which phone is yours?
The red one.
✅ Where (places)
Ex: Where is my computer?
It’s on your desk.
✅ When (time)
Ex: When are you going on vacation?
Next week.
✅ How long (time)
Ex: How long have you known each other?
For ten years.
✅ How long ago (time)
Ex: How long ago did you graduate?
Five years ago.
✅ How often (time)
Ex: How often do you see a movie?
Usually once a week.
✅ How much (quantity/number)
Ex: How much is it?
It’s $25.
✅ How many (quantity/number)
Ex: How many bananas did you buy?
12.
✅ How (manner)
Ex: How are you?
I’m well, thanks.
✅ Why (reason)
Ex: Why are you so happy?
Because I just got a new job!
✅ How old (age)
Ex: How old is your sister?
She’s 24.
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