WH - Questions

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What are WH-questions?

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WH-questions are questions that begin with words like who, what, when, where, why, and how, used to gather specific information.

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What is the purpose of the question word 'When'?

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'When' is used to ask about time-related information.

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What is the purpose of the question word 'How'?

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'How' is used to inquire about the manner, condition, or quantity of something.

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What is the purpose of the question word 'Who'?

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'Who' is used to ask about a person or people.

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What is the purpose of the question word 'What'?

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'What' is used to ask for specific information about things or concepts.

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What is the purpose of the question word 'Where'?

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'Where' is used to ask about a place or location.

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What is the purpose of the question word 'Why'?

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'Why' is used to ask for reasons or explanations.

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How do you form a WH-question in English?

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To form a WH-question, start with a WH-word, followed by an auxiliary verb (if needed), the subject, and the main verb.

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What is an example of a WH-question using 'When'?

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An example is: 'When does the meeting start?'

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What is an example of a WH-question using 'How'?

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An example is: 'How do you solve this problem?'

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