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English grammar

Question words πŸ“•

Summary card: Question words

Question wordAsks aboutExample
whoa personWho is your teacher?
whata thing, an actionWhat do you do?
wherea placeWhere do you live?
whena timeWhen does the bus leave?
whya reasonWhy are you late?
whicha choice between a fewWhich bag is yours?
whosethe ownerWhose phone is this?
howthe wayHow do you get to work?


Questions with how

QuestionAsks about
How much?price, uncountable amount
How many?number
How old?age
How long?time, length
How often?frequency
How far?distance

How much does it cost?

How many children do you have?

How long have you lived here?


What or which?

What is open: What is your favourite food? Which is a choice from a small group: Which do you want, tea or coffee?

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