This document discusses wh- questions in English, which are questions that begin with interrogative words like what, where, when, who, why, how, and which. It provides examples of questions using each wh- word to ask about information, places, times, people, reasons, ways or manners, and preferences. The document concludes by providing additional practice questions using where, when, what, and which to reinforce the use of wh- questions.

1. WH- QUESTIONS
By Roberto Pesantes BA
English Language Consultant

2. Wh- questions
They are questions that start with
a “Wh” word.
What
Why
Where
How
When
Which
Who

3. WHAT
What is your name?
My name is Miguel.
What time is it?
It is 8:15.
Information

4. WHERE
Where is the teacher?
The teacher is in the classroom.
Where is Sussan?
Sussan is in the office.
A place

5. WHEN
When is your birthday?
My birthday is in December.
When is the party?
The party is tomorrow.
A date or time

6. WHO
Who are you?
I am the doctor.
Who is the teacher?
The teacher is Mr. Lopez.
A person

7. WHY
Why are you here?
Because, I’m studying.
Why are you eating?
Because, I am hungry.
A reason

8. HOW
How is your mother?
She is sick.
How is he driving?
He is driving fast.
A way, a manner

9. WHICH
Which is your favorite color?
My favorite color is yellow.
Which is her boss?
Her boss is Mr. Santillan.
Preference

10. Let’s practice.
Where
__________ is the bathroom?
The bathroom is in front of the
laboratory.
When
__________ is the meeting?
The meeting is on Monday.
What
__________ is the main dish?
The main dish is “Lomo saltado”.
Which
__________ is your favorite movie?
My favorite movie is Spiderman 3.

11. Thank you.