WH- questions are used to obtain information and include what, which, who, whom, whose, when, where, and why. Each WH- question has a specific use, such as "what" and "which" for things and people, "who" and "whom" for people, "whose" to show possession, "when" for time, "where" for place and position, and "why" for reason. Examples are provided to illustrate the uses of each WH- question type.

1. WH- Questions are used when we want to obtain information.
Below are examples of WH- Questions and their uses.
WH Question Uses
What, Which - for things and people
Examples:
What is your name?
Which one of these gentlemen is your father?
Who, Whom - for people
Examples:
Who is the headmaster of this school?
Whom did you see at the park yesterday?

2. Whose - to show possession
Examples:
Whose house is that?
Whose coat is hanging behind the door?
When - for time
Examples:
When are you coming to my house?
When is your birthday?
Where - for place and position
Examples:
Where is the bank situated?
Where do you live?

3. Why - for reason
Examples:
Why did you leave me here?
Why is the girl crying?