Question words
Use a question word to ask a question.
In English you have the following question words:
Who
Asks about people.
Which
Use when you have to choose from a limited number.
- Which do you prefer: coffee or tea?
- Which jacket do you want to buy? The blue one or the black one?
What
Use what to ask about things in general. There is no limited choice.
- What kind of films do you like?
- What are you going to do tonight?
When
Asks for a time.
- When are you going to do your homework?
Where
Asks for a place.
Why
Asks for a reason.
- Why are you angry?
- Why are you always teasing me?
How
Asks for a way.
- How are you doing?
- How did you get here? By bus?
