The 'WH' words are frequently used in our daily conversation especially when asking questions. However, they need to be used appropriately and correctly. There are 8 W's and 1 H altogether and they are:
- who
- whom
- whose
- where
- when
- what
- which
- why
- how
How and When to Use 'wh' words correctly?
‘wh’
word
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When to Use?
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Examples
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who
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To ask
which person or people (subject)
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Who will join the match next week?
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May I know who would like to join me?
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whom
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To ask about a person (object)
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To whom should I give this
letter?
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Is that the person whom he adores?
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whose
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To ask about possession
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Whose bag is this?
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Whose book is on the desk?
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where
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To ask about places and locations
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I wonder where do you live,
Amir?
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Where can I find a coffee
shop around this area?
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when
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To ask about at what time or date
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When is your birthday?
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Do you know when is the
event?
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what
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To seek information about people or things
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What should I call you?
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What can this gadget do?
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which
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To ask what one or ones
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Which handbag is suitable
for the party?
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Which one of you live at Kampung
Bor?
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why
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To ask for reason(s)
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Why did you absent for three
days, Sue?
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Why do you look funny today?
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how
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To ask about 'in what way' of something
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How can we keep in touch?
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Any idea how to fix this?
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To ask about one’s being
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How are you?
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To ask about the cost
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How much is the electrical
fan?
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