WH Question Words : We use question words to ask certain types of questions

Question Word Function Example

asking for information about something What is your name?

what
What? I can't hear you.
asking for repetition or confirmation
You did what?

what...for asking for a reason, asking why What did you do that for?

when asking about time When did he leave?

where asking in or at what place or position Where do they live?

which asking about choice Which colour do you want?

asking what or which person or people

who Who opened the door?
(subject)

asking what or which person or people

whom Whom did you see?
(object)

Whose are these keys?

whose asking about ownership
Whose turn is it?

why asking for reason, asking what...for Why do you say that?

why don't making a suggestion Why don't I help you?

asking about manner How does this work?

how
asking about condition or quality How was your exam?

how + adj/adv asking about extent or degree see examples below

How far is Pattaya from

how far distance
Bangkok?

how long length (time or space) How long will it take?

how many quantity (countable) How many cars are there?

how much quantity (uncountable) How much money do you have?

how old age How old are you?

What time did you come I came home at 11 p.m.
home last night?
When do you do your I do my homework at
homework? night.
What is that? That is an English book.
How did you feel after I felt traumatized.
the accident?
Who came to the party Zafirah came to the party
alone? alone.
Which one do you like? I like the red blouse
better than the blue one.
Why are you smiling? Because I am happy to
see you.
Where is your house? Where is your house?
Who has my bag? Hafiz has your bag.
What are you doing? I am participating in Miss
Nashrah’s activity.
When is Miss Nashrah She is leaving this Friday.
leaving?
What is your name? My name is Elisa
How old are you? I am 17 years old
How many books are There are 27 of books
there?