What is the primary purpose of WH questions in English?

Understanding WH Question Words

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To make statements
To ask for information
To express emotions
To give commands
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a WH question word?
What
Is
Who
Where
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the WH question 'who' ask about?
Reason
Place
Time
Person
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which WH question word would you use to ask about a location?
Why
What
Where
Who
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of information does the WH question 'what' seek?
Thing or idea
Place
Reason
Person
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which WH question word is used to inquire about reasons?
Why
Who
What
Where
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the WH question 'when' ask about?
Time
Place
Person
Reason
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