Question Words

There are a number of ways you can ask a question in English, but the most common way is to use a word that begins with the letter combination "wh-." There are nine wh- question words, which are also called interrogatives. One of them, "how," is spelled differently, but it functions the same way and is therefore considered a wh- question:

• Who (Who do you think will win the election?)
• What (What do you want for dinner?)
• When (When does the concert begin?)
  
• Where (Where should we visit in Spain?)
• Why (Why is the sky blue?)
• How (How do we get there from here?)
• Which (Which of these shirts should I buy?)
  

Question word + auxiliary + subject + main verb ( + extra information….)

Where + do + you +study + English?

• I study English at Cégep Édouard-Montpetit.

How is she doing today?

• She is doing well today, thank you.

Why did you go to Europe?

• I went to Europe because I love Paris.

When will we review our homework?

• We will review our homework tomorrow.

Who is coming for dinner?

• My parents are coming for dinner?

What does she do for a living?

• She is a dental hygienist.

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