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How to use 'Wh...' questions

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Thu, 07/17/2008 - 00:00 — Chris McCarthy

 Where do you learn English?

'Where do you learn English?'

In English there are seven ‘Wh…’ questions.  Here’s what they are and how  they are used:

 

What is used for a thing.

‘What is it?’
 

Who is used for a person. Whose has the same meaning but it is always followed by a noun.

‘Who were you talking to?’

‘Whose car is that?’

 

Why is used for a reason.

‘Why were you late?’

 

When is used for a time or date

‘When did you start working here?’

 

Which is used for a choice.

‘Which do you prefer, tea or coffee?’

 

Where is used for a place.

‘Where do you live?’

 

How is used for an amount or the way.

‘How much does it cost?’

‘How do I get to the station?’

 
 

Complete these sentences using the correct ‘Wh…’ word.  

Then try our '-ed' '- ing' adjective exercise

  • ___ school did you go to?




  • ___ old are you?




  • ___ did you go last night?




  • ___ didn't you go to Steve's party?




  • ___ wife is called Amanda?




  • ___ do you start university?




  • ___ do you call a 'spoon' in Spanish?








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Comments

Fri, 07/18/2008 - 09:28 — sanjaykanna

On Grammar Teaching

Really very interesting. I thought there will be a set of rules and only some examples. But, this type question and answer session is wonderful and induce the interest to the learners.

Tue, 07/22/2008 - 12:00 — nicewen21

grammar and vocab

So interesting that u just wanna keep moving on.

Wed, 07/30/2008 - 08:39 — Ganesh

vocabulary

Hi this is really nice

It gives so much knowledge how to use vocabulary I really enjoy it.

Thu, 07/31/2008 - 03:59 — mamta sharma

Grammer

really it is very easy to learn
babs

Fri, 08/22/2008 - 09:37 — danhdt000

It's seem easy but I make

It's seem easy but I make some mistakes in the first check. The second is good.
Thanks!

Tue, 08/26/2008 - 19:09 — Anas legend

Thanks

It is very easy. I hope you add more questions difficult.

Thanks

I love this Language. Anas Legend

Sun, 12/07/2008 - 06:22 — Anna09

Really very interesting to

Really very interesting to learn.
i like it very much

Fri, 01/23/2009 - 10:25 — Kate0105

how or what?

Dear Chris,

I didn't understand the answer of the last question.
Can you explain me please, why should I use WHAT instead of HOW?

WHAT do you call a 'spoon' in Spanish?
or
HOW do you call a 'spoon' in Spanish?

Maybe my incomprehension comes from my mother tongue...

Fri, 01/23/2009 - 10:31 — Chris McCarthy

RE: How or What

To put it simply, 'what' is used to ask about a 'thing' and how is used for a 'way' (or an 'amount').
Therefore, we can use these two forms:
"What do you call a spoon in Spanish?"
"How do you say spoon in Spanish?"
'What' asks about the name of the thing while 'how' asks about the way to say it.

It's a very common mistake for English learners. I hope this helps.

Chris

Sun, 04/19/2009 - 19:51 — Yura

the same mistake

I made the same mistake. It is always difficult for me.Thanks for task.

Fri, 01/23/2009 - 19:41 — Kate0105

thanks :)

Hi Chris,

your sentences helped me to understand the different.
Thank you so much!

Kate

Thu, 02/26/2009 - 01:31 — karimfisika

comentar

really interesting, i feel my english knowledge have improved

Sat, 02/06/2010 - 13:10 — doristru

Wh.... form questions

I made one mistake what do you call a spoon (cuchara) in Spanish?

thanks for it.

Greetings

Batting Eyelashes

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 11:01 — sikandar kahan

good leson

Hi ec team,

Its leson was good i really injoied,