Wh- Questions For Intermediate learners
In this lesson we learn about forming wh- questions, focusing on correct word order and the use of question words to gather specific details. Improve with clear explanations and examples.
What Are Wh- Questions?
Wh- questions are formed with 'wh-words' and ask for information. So, the answer to them cannot be 'yes' or 'no'.
What Are Wh-words
Wh-words are used to ask for specific information. The most common wh-words are:
Here are a few examples:
What is under the table?
You cannot answer this question with a 'yes' or a 'no. You must provide information.
When is your birthday?
Structure
Wh-words are followed by auxiliary verbs to form a question. Here is the structure:
What do you do for a living?
Where can I find you?
What
What is used to ask about things. Here are the examples:
What is it?
What can he do?
When
When is used to ask about time. Here are the examples:
When is your birthday?
When do you start studying?
Where
Where is used to ask about the place or location of something. Here are the examples:
Where are you?
Where do you want to go?
How
How is used to ask about the condition, manner, or quality of something. Here are the examples:
How are you?
How do you drive?
Review
Wh- questions are used to ask about a piece of information about different things. They start with wh-words that are:
What
Where
When
How
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