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

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