Understanding Wh Questions

Questions and Answers

Open-ended question

Yes/No question

Rhetorical question

Wh question (correct)

How

Where (correct)

What

When

To ask for a yes or no answer

To ask for a long explanation

To ask for specific information or clarification (correct)

To ask for someone's opinion

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Study Notes

Wh questions are a type of question that begins with a wh- word (what, when, where, who, whom, why, how)
They are used to ask for specific information or clarification about a topic or situation

What: used to ask for information about something (e.g., What is your name?)
When: used to ask about time or a specific point in time (e.g., When is the party?)
Where: used to ask about a location or direction (e.g., Where is the library?)
Who: used to ask about the identity of a person or people (e.g., Who is going to the movies?)
Whom: used to ask about the object of a verb or preposition (e.g., Whom did you invite to the party?)
Why: used to ask for a reason or explanation (e.g., Why are you late?)
How: used to ask about a method or process (e.g., How do you make a cake?)

They typically begin with a wh- word
They often require a specific answer or piece of information
They can be used in a variety of contexts, including conversations, interviews, and written questions
They can be used to clarify or seek additional information about a topic or situation

Wh questions are a type of question that begins with a wh- word (what, when, where, who, whom, why, how) to ask for specific information or clarification about a topic or situation.

What: asks for information about something (e.g., "What is your name?")
When: asks about time or a specific point in time (e.g., "When is the party?")
Where: asks about a location or direction (e.g., "Where is the library?")
Who: asks about the identity of a person or people (e.g., "Who is going to the movies?")
Whom: asks about the object of a verb or preposition (e.g., "Whom did you invite to the party?")
Why: asks for a reason or explanation (e.g., "Why are you late?")
How: asks about a method or process (e.g., "How do you make a cake?")

Typically begin with a wh- word
Often require a specific answer or piece of information
Can be used in various contexts, including conversations, interviews, and written questions
Can be used to clarify or seek additional information about a topic or situation