WH QUESTIONS

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What are WH questions?

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WH questions are questions that begin with 'WH' words such as who, what, where, when, why, and how. They are used to gather information.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

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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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CCSS.L.3.1A

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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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CCSS.L.3.1A

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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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CCSS.L.3.1A

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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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CCSS.L.3.1A

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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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CCSS.L.3.1A

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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 or process of something.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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How do you form a WH question?

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To form a WH question, start with a WH word, followed by an auxiliary verb (if needed), the subject, and the main verb.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

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Example of a WH question using 'who'.

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Who is your favorite teacher?

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Example of a WH question using 'what'.

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What is your favorite subject?

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CCSS.L.3.1A