Grammar: Question Words

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What are Question Words in English Grammar?

"Question words" in English grammar are words used to ask questions and gather information. These words help specify the type of information being sought and usually begin interrogative sentences. Common question words include:

  1. Who: Used to ask about a person or people.
  • "Who is your teacher?"
  • "Who are you meeting later?"
  1. What: Used to ask about things, activities, or information.
  • "What is your name?"
  • "What are you doing?"
  1. Where: Used to ask about places or locations.
  • "Where do you live?"
  • "Where is the nearest store?"
  1. When: Used to ask about time or occasions.
  • "When is your birthday?"
  • "When will the meeting start?"
  1. Why: Used to ask about reasons or causes.
  • "Why are you late?"
  • "Why did you choose that option?"
  1. How: Used to ask about the manner, condition, or degree.
  • "How are you?"
  • "How does this work?"
  1. Which: Used to ask about choice or preference from a known set.
  • "Which color do you prefer?"
  • "Which route is faster?"
  1. Whom: Used to ask about the object of an action, though it is less commonly used in modern English.
  • "Whom did you call?"
  • "To whom was the letter addressed?"
  1. Whose: Used to ask about ownership or possession.
  • "Whose book is this?"
  • "Whose idea was it?"

Question words are essential for forming questions and are a fundamental part of everyday conversation. They help in obtaining specific information and clarifying details, making communication precise and effective.

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