Question words

Question words
in wh-questions
to ask for some specific information

What
Question words

What
to ask for information
about things and actions

- What is your favourite flower?
- Tulip.
- What is he doing?
- He is doing his homework.
« какой / что »

Who
to ask questions
about people

Who told you the truth?
Martha.
- Who is sitting in your car?
- It is my brother.
« кто »

Whose
to ask questions
about possession

Whose birthday is it today?
It is my father’s birthday.
Whose are these gloves?
They are Stuart’s.
« чей »

Which
to ask about a choice between two
or more things

Which do you prefer, tea or
coffee?
Coffee.
Which country is she from,
Italy or Spain?
She is from Spain.
« Что / Какой /
Который »

Where
to ask for information about place

Where does John work?
He works in a clothing shop.
Where are you going on holiday?
We are not going anywhere.
« где / куда »

When
to ask for information about what time something happens

When do you usually wake up?
At 6:30.
When will we know the result of the exam?
On May 30.
« когда »

Why
to ask for reasons and explanations

Why is Robert sad?
Because he got a bad mark.
Why did they lose the game?
Because they didn’t prepare enough.
« почему »
F

How
to ask in what way something happens

How do you get to school?
By bus.
How is Tom going to solve the problem?
He is going to ask for help.
« как »

How
to ask questions about measurements and amounts

How old is your grandfather?
He is 72.
How often do you exercise? Twice a week.

How long have you been learning English?
For two years.
How much does your phone cost?
About $200.
2 years