Wh-questions

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What are Wh-questions?

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Wh-questions are questions that begin with a 'wh' word, such as who, what, where, when, why, and how. They are used to gather information.

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What is the purpose of the question word 'who'?

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The question word 'who' is used to ask about a person or people.

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What is the purpose of the question word 'what'?

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The question word 'what' is used to ask for information about something, such as an object, idea, or action.

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What is the purpose of the question word 'where'?

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The question word 'where' is used to ask about a place or location.

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What is the purpose of the question word 'when'?

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The question word 'when' is used to ask about time.

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What is the purpose of the question word 'why'?

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The question word 'why' is used to ask for reasons or explanations.

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What is the purpose of the question word 'how'?

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The question word 'how' is used to ask about the manner, condition, or process of something.

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How do you form a Wh-question in English?

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To form a Wh-question, start with the appropriate 'wh' word, followed by an auxiliary verb (if needed), the subject, and then the main verb.

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What is an example of a Wh-question using 'who'?

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An example of a Wh-question using 'who' is: 'Who is your best friend?'

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What is an example of a Wh-question using 'what'?

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An example of a Wh-question using 'what' is: 'What do you want to eat?'