Wh questions part 2

Wh-questions

Learn how to ask questions in English using Wh-words. Discover how to use words like what, where, when, why and how to get specific information and improve your English conversation skills!

Wh-questions

• What are Wh-questions? They are questions that begin with words such as what, who, where, when, why, and how.

• What are they used for? They are used to obtain specific information about a topic.

• How are they formed? The word Wh- is placed at the beginning of the question and the corresponding auxiliary verb is used.

Wh- Questions

To obtain specific information about a topic. Wh- questions are used to gather details and facts. They start with words like what, where, when, who, why, and how. These questions help us explore and understand various subjects by seeking specific information.

Multiple Choice

What are Wh- questions used for?

• To express emotions

• To give commands

• To obtain specific information about a topic

• To tell a story

Preguntas con 'why'

• Why is 'why' used? - 'Why' is used to ask questions about the reason or motive for something.

• How do you form a question with 'why'? - You place 'why' at the beginning of the interrogative sentence, followed by the subject and the verb.

• What are some examples of 'why' questions? - 'Why are you late?', 'Why did she leave?', 'Why do they like that movie?'

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using 'why' in English?

• To make statements about the reason or motive of something

• To express surprise or disbelief

• To indicate agreement or approval

• To show uncertainty or doubt

Preguntas con 'which'

Which' questions are used to obtain specific information about options or alternatives. They are used to ask about choices or preferences. Examples:

What is your favorite color?

Which of these books do you like best?

Preguntas con 'how'

• How is used to ask about the manner or method in which something is done.

• It can be used to ask about the amount or degree of something.

• It is also used to ask about the state or condition of someone or something.

• It can be used to ask about the price or cost of something.

Preguntas con 'whose'

• Whose is used to ask about the possession or ownership of something or someone.

• It is placed at the beginning of the question, followed by the noun or pronoun you want to know.

• Example: Whose car is this?

• You can answer using mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs or a proper noun.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of 'Whose' in English questions?

• To ask about possession or ownership

• To inquire about location

• To express preference

• To indicate time