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Simple WH-Questions Guide

WH-questions are specific inquiries that begin with a WH-word or 'How' and seek detailed information. The main WH-words include WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY, and HOW, each serving a distinct purpose in questioning. The document outlines the basic structures for forming simple WH-questions using 'be' verbs and helper verbs, along with examples for each WH-word.

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Simple WH-Questions Guide

WH-questions are specific inquiries that begin with a WH-word or 'How' and seek detailed information. The main WH-words include WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY, and HOW, each serving a distinct purpose in questioning. The document outlines the basic structures for forming simple WH-questions using 'be' verbs and helper verbs, along with examples for each WH-word.

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Notes: Simple WH-Questions

What are WH-Questions?

WH-questions are special questions that start with a "WH-word" (or "How"). They ask for
specific information, not just a "yes" or "no" answer.

The Main WH-Words and What They Ask For:

●​ WHO: Asks about a person.


●​ WHAT: Asks about a thing, idea, or action.
●​ WHERE: Asks about a place.
●​ WHEN: Asks about a time.
●​ WHY: Asks about a reason.
●​ HOW: Asks about the way/manner or condition.

Basic Structure for Simple WH-Questions:

The general structure usually involves a WH-word followed by a helper verb (or "be" verb),
then the subject, and then the main verb (if needed).

Structure 1: With "Be" Verbs (is, am, are, was, were)

●​ WH-word + be verb + Subject + (rest of sentence)?


○​ Who is he?
○​ What are they doing?
○​ Where was your book?
○​ When is the party?
○​ Why are you sad?
○​ How are you?

Structure 2: With Helper Verbs (do, does, did, can, will, should, etc.)

●​ WH-word + helper verb + Subject + Main Verb (base form) + (rest of sentence)?
○​ Who do you like?
○​ What does she eat for breakfast?
○​ Where did they go yesterday?
○​ When can we meet?
○​ Why should I help?
○​ How will he travel?

Examples for Each WH-Word:

1.​ WHO (for people)


○​ Who is your teacher?
○​ Who lives in that house? (Note: Sometimes 'who' can be the subject itself, so
no extra 'do/does/did' is needed before the main verb.)
○​ Who did you meet?
2.​ WHAT (for things, ideas, actions)
○​ What is your favorite color?
○​ What do you like to do?
○​ What happened?
3.​ WHERE (for places)
○​ Where is the library?
○​ Where do you live?
○​ Where did she put the keys?
4.​ WHEN (for time)
○​ When is your birthday?
○​ When do you wake up?
○​ When will he arrive?
5.​ WHY (for reasons)
○​ Why are you happy?
○​ Why did she leave early?
○​ Why do they study so hard?
6.​ HOW (for manner, condition, quantity, etc.)
○​ How are you?
○​ How do you get to school?
○​ How old is your brother? (Note: 'How' can combine with adjectives like 'old',
'many', 'much', 'far', etc.)
○​ How many books do you have?

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