In our lesson, we will talk about the topic of “Question Words” in English grammar.
These are special words we use to ask questions and gather information. They help us find out the who, what, where, when, why, and how of things.
Example Sentences:
- “Who is your best friend?” – “Who” is for asking about people.
- “What is your favorite food?” – “What” is for asking about things or actions.
- Who: This word is used when you want to know about a person. For example, “Who is your teacher?” Here, you’re asking for the name or identity of a person.
- What: Use “what” when you’re asking about things or actions. For instance, “What is your favorite color?” or “What are you doing?”
- Where: This word helps you find out about places. If you want to know the location of something, you ask, “Where is the library?”
- When: Use “when” to ask about time. For example, “When is your birthday?” or “When does the movie start?”
- Why: This word is used to ask for reasons. If you’re curious about the cause of something, you might ask, “Why is the sky blue?”
- How: “How” is used to ask about the way something is done or the condition of something. For example, “How do you make a cake?” or “How are you feeling?”
- Which: Use “which” when you have options to choose from. For example, “Which book do you want to read?”
| Question Word | Purpose | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Who | Asks about a person | “Who is your teacher?” |
| What | Asks about a thing or action | “What is your favorite color?” |
| Where | Asks about a place | “Where is the library?” |
| When | Asks about time | “When is your birthday?” |
| Why | Asks for a reason | “Why is the sky blue?” |
| How | Asks about the manner or condition | “How do you make a cake?” |
| Which | Asks to choose from options | “Which book do you want to read?” |
Question words are special words we use to ask for specific information.
These question words are like keys that unlock information. They help us learn more about the world and communicate effectively with others. When forming questions, these words usually come at the beginning of the sentence.
Summary
Question words in English grammar are essential tools used to gather specific information. They include “who” (for people), “what” (for things or actions), “where” (for places), “when” (for time), “why” (for reasons), “how” (for manner or condition), and “which” (for choices).
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