Mastering Wh- Questions

What is a wh- question?

• A wh- question is a yes or no question.

• A wh- question is a statement that does not require a response.

• A wh- question is an open-ended question that starts with a 'wh-' word.

• A wh- question is a type of multiple-choice question.

List the different types of wh- words.

• who, what, when, where, why, how

• whoever

• whenever

• whichever

How do you formulate a wh- question?

• Begin with an auxiliary verb, then the wh- word, and the subject.

• Start with a wh- word and the main verb only.

• Formulate by using a statement structure instead of a question structure.

• Start with a wh- word, followed by an auxiliary verb, the subject, and the main verb.

When would you use 'where' in a question?

• To inquire about a person's name.

• To ask for a specific time.

• To request information about a feeling.

• To ask about a location.

Create a sentence using 'who'.

• The teacher who loves math is very popular.

• The car who drives fast on the highway.

• The cat who is sleeping on the couch.

• The book who tells a great story.

What does 'why' ask for in a question?

• A request for information.

• An opinion about a topic.

• The definition of a word.

• The reason or purpose behind something.

Differentiate between 'what' and 'which'.

• 'What' is used in formal contexts; 'which' is used in informal contexts.

• 'What' refers to a single item; 'which' refers to multiple items.

• 'What' is for open-ended inquiries; 'which' is for specific choices.

• 'What' is used for yes/no questions; 'which' is for general inquiries.

Use 'when' in a contextually relevant question.

• When will it rain tomorrow?

• When is your birthday?

• When is the next meeting scheduled?

• When did you last eat?

What is the purpose of 'how' in a question?

• To request a definition of a word.

• To ask for a specific time or date.

• To inquire about the manner or method of something.

• To express a feeling or emotion.

Create a sentence using 'whose'.

• The car whose engine is broken won't start.

• The teacher whose class is noisy is frustrated.

• The boy whose dog is barking is happy.

• The girl whose bike was stolen is very upset.