Wh- Questions

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What is the purpose of 'Wh-' questions in English?

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'Wh-' questions are used to gather specific information, such as who, what, where, when, why, and how.

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What type of information does the 'Who' question seek?

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The 'Who' question seeks information about a person or people.

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What type of information does the 'Where' question seek?

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The 'Where' question seeks information about a place or location.

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What type of information does the 'What' question seek?

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The 'What' question seeks information about things, objects, or concepts.

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What type of information does the 'When' question seek?

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The 'When' question seeks information about time or dates.

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What type of information does the 'Why' question seek?

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The 'Why' question seeks information about reasons or explanations.

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What type of information does the 'How' question seek?

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The 'How' question seeks information about the manner or process of something.

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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 'Who'?

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An example is: 'Who is your favorite author?'

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What is an example of a 'Wh-' question using 'Where'?

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An example is: 'Where do you live?'

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