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Wh- questions: what, when, where, why and how with examples

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WH QUESTIONS
Wh-questions begin with what, when, where, who, whom, which, whose, why and how. We use them to ask for information. The answer cannot be yes or no
WHO
(PERSON)
a: Who's that man?
b: That's Peter
WHERE
(PLACE)
a: Where do you live?
b: In London
WHEN
(TIME)
a: When did he arrive?
b: In the afternoon
WHY
(REASON)
a: Why did you leave?
b: Because I was tired.
WHAT
(OBJECT/ IDEA / ACTION)
a: What do you need?
b: I need your car.
WHAT TIME
(TIME)
a: What time did he call?
b: At seven
HOW
(MANNER)
a: How did you go?
b: By car.
HOW OFTEN
(FREQUENCY)
a: How often do you go to the gym?
b: Every day.
HOW OLD
(AGE)
a: How old is your sister?
b: She´s 27