What is the purpose of 'WH' questions in English?
Wh questions with verb to be

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English
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1st - 12th Grade
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'WH' questions are used to gather information and require more than a yes or no answer.
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List the common 'WH' question words in English.
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Who, What, Where, When, Why, How.
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What type of information does the 'WH' question word 'Who' seek?
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'Who' is used to ask about a person or people.
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What type of information does the 'WH' question word 'What' seek?
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'What' is used to ask for information about things or concepts.
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What type of information does the 'WH' question word 'Where' seek?
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'Where' is used to ask about a place or location.
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What type of information does the 'WH' question word 'When' seek?
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'When' is used to ask about time.
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What type of information does the 'WH' question word 'Why' seek?
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'Why' is used to ask for reasons or explanations.
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