WH QUESTIONS

WH QUESTION
WHAT
WHO
WHERE
WHY
WHEN
WHICH
HOW

USE
Use it for Names, Things
Actions, Exact time
Use it for People
Use it for Places
Use it to ask for a Reason
Use it for Time (dates, years)
Choice of alternatives
Use It for the Way something
happens, states, descriptions

HOW LONG

Use it for Periods of Time

HOW MANY

Use it for Countable Quantities

HOW MUCH
HOW OLD

Use it for Uncountable

Quantities
Use it for the Age

EXAMPLE
What Is Your Name?
Who Are You?
Where Are You From?
Why are you here?
When Is Your Birthday?
Which color do you like?
How do you say___?
How long have you worked
here?
How many children do you
have?
How much money do you
have?
How old are you

Wh questions general structure

Wh question + auxiliary verb + subject (pronoun) + main verb + complement
+?
Write the correct wh question for the answer: Example: Im a systems engineer
What do you do?
1. I studied English 2 years ago
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2. She is a CEO
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3. I was speaking to a friend when you called me
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4. They are from Cali
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5. He has lived in Bogota for 3 years
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6. He has 1 dog, 3 fish and 2 chickens
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7. The suit was u$99.99

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26. I prefer Pepsi to Coca Cola
___________________________________?
27. My sister is in New York
___________________________________?
28. He felt very confident when he gave the presentation in English___________________________________?

8. The class lasts 2 hours

9. We are at the airport
10. You make Col $5000.000 a month
11. I didnt go to the party because I was sick
12. Susans birthday is in March
13. I have been to Germany 3 times
14. He is working on a very important project
15. Im not feeling good! I have a headache
16. Theyll probably finish the project in December
17. I have taught English for 4 years
18. Edgar didnt come to class
19. We are going to practice English everyday
20. I like green
21. John is 40 years old
22. George met his wife in the university
23. Vanessa has 2 children
24. I went there at 7:45
25. You live with your parents