Exploring Wh Questions

What is a wh question word?

• A word used to ask questions that require detailed information.

• A type of punctuation mark.

• A word that indicates a statement.

• A word used only in exclamatory sentences.

List three wh question words.

• when

• why

• how

• ['who', 'what', 'where']

How do you start a wh question?

• Begin with a wh-word.

• Begin with a number.

• Use a statement format.

• Start with a noun.

What does 'who' ask about?

• 'Who' asks about a place.

• 'Who' asks about a time.

• 'Who' asks about a person.

• 'Who' asks about an object.

What does 'where' ask about?

• Time or duration

• Location or place

• Quantity or amount

• Emotion or feeling

What does 'when' ask about?

• Place

• Person

• Event

• Time

What does 'why' ask about?

• Reasons or causes.

• Examples or illustrations.

• Definitions or explanations.

• Opinions or beliefs.

What does 'what' ask about?

• 'What' asks for a yes or no answer.

• 'What' seeks to confirm a statement.

• 'What' inquires about feelings or emotions.

• 'What' asks about information or specifics.

Create a wh question using 'who'.

• Who is your favorite color?

• Who do you like to eat?

• Who is the tallest building?

• Who is your favorite author?

Create a wh question using 'what'.

• What time is it?

• What do you like to eat?

• What is your name?

• What is your favorite color?