Question Words Slideshow

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Explanation and examples of question words

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Question Words

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WHO? To ask about a person or people: Who did you call? I called Paul. Who studies English? Carlos studies English.

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WHAT? To ask about things or activities: What is that? It’s a cell phone. What does she do on the weekend? She goes shopping.

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What kind of? To ask about specific things or characteristics: What kind of food do you like? I like Chinese food. What kind of student is he? He is very hardworking.

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What is … like? To ask about characteristics: What is the teacher like? He is patient and friendly. What is your best friend like? She is tall and thin.

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What time? To ask for a specific time: What time is it? It’s 12:00. What time did the movie end? It ended at 10:00 p.m.

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When? To ask about general or specific times: When do you go running? I go running in the morning. When did they go on vacation? They went on vacation in June. When did the class begin? It began at 8:30.

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Where? To ask about places: Where do they live? They live in New York City. Where was Mr. Sanchez born? He was born in Mexico.

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How? To ask about specific characteristics, qualities, quantities, length, frequency & distance: How much (price or quantity) How much is the blue sweater? It’s $50.00. How long (length or duration) How long was the trip? It was two days long.

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How often (frequency) How often do you mow the grass? I mow it once every two weeks. How many (number) How many students were absent? Three students were absent? How far (distance) How far is it from Houston to Galveston? It is about 50 miles.

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Which? To ask to specify a person or a thing from a number of people or things: Which car did he buy? He bought the red one.

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Whose? To ask questions about possession or relationship: Whose backpack is that? It’s Muhammad’s. Whose sister is she? She’s Yao’s sister.