Wh-questions

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What are Wh-questions?

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Wh-questions are questions that begin with 'wh' words such as who, what, where, when, why, and how. They are used to gather specific information.

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

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The question word 'who' is used to inquire about a person or people.

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What does the question word 'what' ask for?

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The question word 'what' is used to ask for information about something, such as an object, idea, or action.

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When do we use the question word 'where'?

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The question word 'where' is used to ask about a place or location.

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What is the function of the question word 'when'?

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The question word 'when' is used to inquire about time.

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How is the question word 'why' used in a sentence?

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The question word 'why' is used to ask for reasons or explanations.

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What type of information does 'how' seek?

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The question word 'how' is used to ask about the manner, method, or degree of something.

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Can you give an example of a Wh-question using 'who'?

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An example of a Wh-question using 'who' is: 'Who is your favorite author?'

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What is a common structure for forming Wh-questions?

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A common structure for forming Wh-questions is: Wh-word + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb.

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How do Wh-questions differ from yes/no questions?

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Wh-questions require more detailed responses and cannot be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no', unlike yes/no questions.